Psalms 72:1
A psalm on Solomon.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.
In Context
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:3The God of Israel said to me, the strong one of Israel spoke, the ruler of men, the just ruler in the fear of God.
1 Kings 3:9Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, and discern between good and evil. For who shall be able to judge this people, thy people which is so numerous?
1 Chronicles 22:9The son, that shall be born to thee, shall be a most quiet man: for I will make him rest from all his enemies round about: and therefore he shall be called Peaceable: and I will give peace and quietness to Israel all his days.
1 Chronicles 29:19And give to Solomon my son a perfect heart, that he may keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy ceremonies, and do all things: and build the house, for which I have provided the charges.
Psalms 127:1When the lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.
Jeremiah 23:5Behold the days come, saith the Lord, and I will raise up to David a just branch: and a king shall reign, and shall be wise, and shall execute judgement and justice in the earth.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 72:1
The foregoing psalm was penned by David when he was old, and, it should seem, so was this too; for Solomon was now standing fair for the crown; that was his prayer for himself, this for his son and successor, and with these two the prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended, as we find in the close of this psalm. If we have but God's presence with us while we live, and good hopes concerning those that shall come after us that they shall be praising God on earth when we are praising him in heaven, it is enough.… Read the whole commentary →