Psalms 72:2
But my feet were nearly moved; my steps had nearly slipped.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.
In Context
1A Psalm of Asaph. How good is God to Israel, to those who are upright in heart.
3For I was zealous over the iniquitous, seeing the peacefulness of sinners.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:5Then the Lord appeared to Solomon, through a dream in the night, saying, “Request whatever you wish, so that I may give it to you.”
1 Kings 10:9Blessed is the Lord your God, whom you have greatly pleased, and who has placed you upon the throne of Israel. For the Lord loves Israel forever, and he has appointed you as king, so that you may accomplish judgment and justice.”
Job 34:19He does not accept the reputation of leaders; nor does he recognize the tyrant as he contends against the poor. For all are the work of his hands.
Psalms 45:6God is in its midst; it will not be shaken. God will assist it in the early morning.
Psalms 82:3For behold, your enemies have sounded off, and those who hate you have carried out a head.
Isaiah 9:7His reign will be increased, and there will be no end to his peace. He will sit upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to confirm and strengthen it, in judgment and justice, from now even unto eternity. The zeal of the Lord of hosts shall accomplish this.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 72:2
Prayer for Solomon. 1 Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. This verse is a prayer for the king, even the king's son. I. We may apply it to Solomon: Give him thy judgments, O God! and thy righteousness; make him a man, a king; make him a good man, a good king. 1. It is the prayer of a father for his child, a dying blessing, such as the patriarchs bequeathed to their children. The best thing we can ask of God for our children is that God will give them wisdom and grace to… Read the whole commentary →