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.

עָפָ֥ר dry earth H6083 · TWOT 1664a

עֲֽנִיֵּי poor H6041 · TWOT 1652d

שָׁ֘ל֥וֹם completeness H7965 · TWOT 2401a

נַפְשָׁ֑ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a

פִּרְי֑ fruit H6529 · TWOT 1809a

Solomon's Righteous Reign

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

Gifts from Kings

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

Grain Like Lebanon

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

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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