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Psalms 72
1[[ A Psalm] of Solomon]. Give the king thy judgments, O God, And thy righteousness unto the king's son.
2He will judge thy people with righteousness, And thy poor with justice.
3The mountains shall bring peace to the people, And the hills, in righteousness.
4He will judge the poor of the people, He will save the children of the needy, And will break in pieces the oppressor.
5They shall fear thee while the sun endureth, And so long as the moon, throughout all generations.
6He will come down like rain upon the mown grass, As showers that water the earth.
7In his days shall the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace, till the moon be no more.
8He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, And from the River unto the ends of the earth.
9They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; And his enemies shall lick the dust.
10The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall render tribute: The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
11Yea, all kings shall fall down before him; All nations shall serve him.
12For he will deliver the needy when he crieth, And the poor, that hath no helper.
13He will have pity on the poor and needy, And the souls of the needy he will save.
14He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence; And precious will their blood be in his sight:
15And they shall live; and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: And men shall pray for him continually; They shall bless him all the day long.
16There shall be abundance of grain in the earth upon the top of the mountains; The fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: And they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.
17His name shall endure for ever; His name shall be continued as long as the sun: And men shall be blessed in him; All nations shall call him happy.
18Blessed be Jehovah God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things:
19And blessed be his glorious name for ever; And let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen.
20The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
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Amen used in Prayer Psalm 72:19
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
Blessing: Spiritual, from God Psalm 72:6, 17
May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth. / May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
Cedar: Figurative Psalm 72:16
May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and its people like the grass of the field.
Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Psalm 72:1–20
Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. / May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice. / May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.
Corn: Figurative Psalm 72:16
May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and its people like the grass of the field.
Deceit: Saints: Delivered from Those Who Use Psalm 72:14
He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.
Deserts: Inhabited by Wandering Tribes Psalm 72:9
May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.
Eternity: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalm 72:17
May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
Fear of God: Reverence Psalm 72:5
May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations.
Foster Care Psalm 72:4
May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
Fruits of Converts to the Church Psalm 72:16
May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and its people like the grass of the field.
Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Psalm 72:1–20
Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. / May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice. / May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.
God: Glory of Psalm 72:18, 19
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. / And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
God: Praised Psalm 72:17
May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
God: Preserver Psalm 72:14
He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.
God: Providence of Psalm 72:16
May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and its people like the grass of the field.
God: Righteousness of Psalm 72:1
Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.
Gold: Abounded in Sheba Psalm 72:15
Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.
Gold: Sheba Psalm 72:15
Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.
Grass: (Refreshed by Dew and Showers) the Saints Refreshed By Psalm 72:6
May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.
Grass: Mown Psalm 72:6
May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.
Jesus, the Christ: Judge Psalm 72:2, 4
May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice. / May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
Jesus, the Christ: King Psalm 72:5, 8, 11
May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations. / May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. / May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
Jesus, the Christ: Love of Psalm 72:14
He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.
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Psalms 72:1 Verse 1
This psalm belongs to Solomon in part, but to Christ more fully and clearly. Solomon was both the king and the king's son, and his pious father desired that the wisdom of God might be in him, that his reign might be a remembrance of the kingdom of the Messiah. It is the prayer of a father for his child; a dying blessing. The best we can ask of God for our children is, that God would give them wisdom and grace to know and to do their duty.
Psalms 72:2-17 Verses 2-17
This is a prophecy of the kingdom of Christ; many passages in it cannot be applied to the reign of Solomon. There were righteousness and peace at first in the administration of his government; but, before the end of his reign, there were troubles and unrighteousness. The kingdom here spoken of is to last as long as the sun, but Solomon's was soon at an end. Even the Jewish expositors understood it of the kingdom of the Messiah. Observe many great and precious promises here made, which were to have full accomplishment only in the kingdom of Christ. As far as his kingdom is set up, discord and contentions cease, in families, churches, and nations. The law of Christ, written in the heart, disposes men to be honest and just, and to render to all their due; it likewise disposes men to live in love, and so produces abundance of peace. Holiness and love shall be lasting in Christ's kingdom. Through all the changes of the world, and all the changes of life, Christ's kingdom will support itself. And he shall, by the graces and comforts of his Spirit, come down like rain upon the mown grass; not on that cut down, but that which is left growing, that it may spring again. His gospel has been, or shall be, preached to all nations. Though he needs not the services of any, yet he must be served with the best. Those that have the wealth of this world, must serve Christ with it, do good with it. Prayer shall be made through him, or for his sake; whatever we ask of the Father, should be in his name. Praises shall be offered to him: we are under the highest obligations to him. Christ only shall be feared throughout all generations. To the end of time, and to eternity, his name shall be praised. All nations shall call HIM blessed.
Psalms 72:18-20 Verses 18-20
We are taught to bless God in Christ, for all he has done for us by him. David is earnest in prayer for the fulfilment of this prophecy and promise. It is sad to think how empty the earth is of the glory of God, how little service and honour he has from a world to which he is so bountiful. May we, like David, submit to Christ's authority, and partake of his righteousness and peace. May we bless him for the wonders of redeeming love. May we spend our days, and end our lives, praying for the spread of his gospel.