Psalms 72

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 72 of 150

¹ Of Solomon. Give the King Your judgments, O God; and Your righteousness to the King's son.

² Your people He shall judge in righteousness, and Your humble one in justice.

³ The mountains will lift up peace to the people, and the little hills through righteousness.

⁴ He shall judge the poor of the people; and He shall save the sons of the needy one; and He shall crush the oppressor.

Chapter Summary

Solomon foreshadows the greatness and glory of the universal reign of Christ. Of Solomon.

מִשְׁפָּט judgment, justice H4941 · TWOT 2443c

צְדָקָה righteousness H6666 · TWOT 1879b

שָׁלוֹם peace, well-being H7965 · TWOT 2401a

אֶבְיוֹן needy one H34 · TWOT 3a

רָדָה have dominion, rule H7287 · TWOT 2121

בָּרַךְ bless H1288 · TWOT 285

Solomon

King to whom this royal psalm is ascribed; prays for the just, peaceful reign of the king.

David

Father of Solomon; the closing note marks the end of the prayers of David son of Jesse.

Jesse

Father of David, named in the closing verse as David's father.

Solomon's Righteous Reign

The King's son is given God's judgments to judge the poor, save the needy, and crush the oppressor.

Psalms 72:1-4

Gifts from Kings

The kings of Tarshish, Sheba, and Seba bring presents and bow down to serve the King.

Psalms 72:10-11

Grain Like Lebanon

Under the King's reign, a fullness of grain flourishes on the mountains, shaking like the cedars of Lebanon.

Psalms 72:16

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