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Psalms 72 Summary
A Prayer for the King's Justice and Reign
The psalmist petitions God to grant the king His righteousness and judgment so he will rule the poor and oppressed with justice, breaking the oppressor and delivering the needy. The king will receive honor from all nations and kingdoms, and his reign will bring peace and prosperity that endure throughout generations. His name will be eternally blessed, and he will be remembered as the one through whom God brought salvation.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 72:2
“He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.”
Psalms 72:4
“He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.”
Psalms 72:8
“He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.”
Psalms 72:17
“His 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 blessed.”
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