Psalms 72

Give the King Your Justice, O God

1 Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. Judgment: 2 Chronicles 1:10. References God: John 3:34. Parallel theme: Psalms 127:1, 1 Chronicles 29:19, Isaiah 11:2

2 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgmentJudgment: מִשְׁפָּט (Mishpat). The Hebrew mishpat (מִשְׁפָּט) means judgment or justice—God's righteous decisions and ordinances. God is the Judge of all the earth who 'shall do right' (Genesis 18:25), executing perfect justice.. Righteousness: Isaiah 32:1

3 The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. Peace: Isaiah 52:7

4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall saveSave: יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. Salvation: Psalms 109:31. Judgment: Isaiah 11:4, Revelation 19:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 2:9, 94:5, Job 19:2, 34:24, Isaiah 9:4, Revelation 18:20, 18:24 +5

5 They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations. Parallel theme: Psalms 72:17, Daniel 7:14

6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. Parallel theme: Psalms 65:10, Deuteronomy 32:2, 2 Samuel 23:4, Hosea 6:3

7 In his days shall the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. Righteousness: Psalms 92:12, Malachi 4:2. Peace: Luke 2:14. Parallel theme: Isaiah 2:4, 60:22

8 He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth. Parallel theme: Psalms 2:8, 80:11, 89:25, Exodus 23:31, Zechariah 9:10

9 They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust. Parallel theme: Isaiah 49:23, Micah 7:17

10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Kingdom: Psalms 68:29, 2 Chronicles 9:21, Isaiah 49:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 45:12, Genesis 10:7, 1 Kings 10:1, Isaiah 60:6, 60:9 +3

11 Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him. Kingdom: Revelation 11:15, 17:14, 21:24. Parallel theme: Psalms 86:9, Isaiah 54:5, Revelation 21:26

12 For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. Parallel theme: Psalms 10:17, 72:4, 102:17, 102:20, Job 29:12, Ecclesiastes 4:1, Isaiah 41:17, Luke 4:18, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 7:25 +5

13 He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall saveSave: יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). the souls of the needy. Salvation: Psalms 109:31. Parallel theme: Ezekiel 34:16, Matthew 5:3

14 He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their bloodBlood: דָּם (Dam). The Hebrew dam (דָּם) means blood—representing life itself. 'The life of the flesh is in the blood' (Leviticus 17:11), and blood was required for atonement, foreshadowing Christ's sacrifice. be in his sight. Blood: Revelation 17:6, 19:2. Redemption: Psalms 25:22, 69:18, 130:8, Genesis 48:16, 2 Samuel 4:9, Titus 2:14. Parallel theme: Psalms 116:15, 1 Samuel 26:21 +5

15 And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised. Resurrection: Isaiah 60:6. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 10:14, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Philippians 2:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:11, 2 Timothy 4:22, 2 Peter 3:18, 1 John 1:2, Jude 1:25, Revelation 1:18 +5

16 There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth. Parallel theme: Revelation 7:9

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. Blessing: Genesis 12:3, 22:18, Luke 1:48, 1 Peter 1:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:36, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Philippians 2:10, Colossians 1:3 +4

18 Blessed be the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. References God: Psalms 77:14, 86:10, Exodus 15:11. Blessing: Psalms 41:13, 68:35, 106:48, 1 Chronicles 29:10, 29:20. Parallel theme: Psalms 136:4, Job 5:9 +5

19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11).; Amen, and Amen. Glory: Numbers 14:21, Nehemiah 9:5, Isaiah 6:3, Habakkuk 2:14, Matthew 6:13, Revelation 5:13. Blessing: Psalms 41:13. Parallel theme: Isaiah 11:9, Matthew 6:10, Revelation 22:20 +5

20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. References David: 2 Samuel 23:1. Parallel theme: Job 31:40, Jeremiah 51:64, Luke 24:51