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Psalm 72 concludes the prayers of David
Psalms 72:1-5,7-8,11-12,14,17-20
[1]Teach the king to judge with your righteousness, O God; share with him your own justice,
[2]so that he will rule over your people with justice and govern the oppressed with righteousness.
[3]May the land enjoy prosperity; may it experience righteousness.
[4]May the king judge the poor fairly; may he help the needy and defeat their oppressors.
[5]May your people worship you as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon gives light, for ages to come.
[7]May righteousness flourish in his lifetime, and may prosperity last as long as the moon gives light.
[8]His kingdom will reach from sea to sea, from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
[11]All kings will bow down before him; all nations will serve him.
[12]He rescues the poor who call to him, and those who are needy and neglected.
[14]He rescues them from oppression and violence; their lives are precious to him.
[17]May the king’s name never be forgotten; may his fame last as long as the sun. May all nations ask God to bless them as he has blessed the king.
[18]Praise the Lord, the God of Israel! He alone does these wonderful things.
[19]Praise his glorious name for ever! May his glory fill the whole world.Amen! Amen!
[20]This is the end of the prayers of David son of Jesse.