Psalms 72:1-9

¹A psalm of Solomon. God, please give the king fairness, and give the king's son the ability to do what's right.

²May he rightly judge your people, and may he be fair to the poor.

³May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring goodness.

⁴May he defend the poor and save their children, may he crush those who oppress them.

⁵May they respect him as long as the sun and the moon shine above, for all generations.

⁶May his reign be like rain falling on new grass, like showers that water the earth.

⁷May those who live right prosper under his rule; may there be great prosperity until the moon is no more.

⁸May he rule from sea to sea, from the river to the ends of the earth.

⁹Desert tribes will kneel before him; and his enemies will bite the dust.