Psalm 72:1–7

1 God, give your justice to the king

and your righteousness to the king’s son.k

2 He will judge your people with righteousness

and your afflicted ones with justice.l

3 May the mountains bring well-being* to the people

and the hills, righteousness.m

4 May he vindicate the afflicted among the people,

help the poor,

and crush the oppressor.n

5 May they fear youB while the sun endures

and as long as the moon, throughout all generations.o

6 May the king be like rain that falls on the cut grass,

like spring showers that water the earth.p

7 May the righteousC flourish in his days

and well-being abound

until the moon is no more.q