Psalms 72:2
May he rightly judge your people, and may he be fair to the poor.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.
In Context
1God, please give the king fairness, and give the king's son the ability to do what's right.
3May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring goodness.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:5The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at Gibeon. God said to him, “Ask what you want me to give you.”
1 Kings 10:9Praise the Lord your God who is so pleased with you, who placed you on his throne as king to rule on his behalf. Because of the love of your God for Israel he has made them secure forever, and he has made you king over them to do what is fair and right.”
Job 34:19He doesn't think more of the rich than the poor, for they are all people he himself made.
Psalms 45:6Your throne comes from God, and lasts forever and ever. The scepter with which you rule is a scepter of fairness.
Psalms 82:3Defend the poor and orphans; support the rights of those who are oppressed and suffering.
Isaiah 9:7His rule and the peace he brings know no limits and will never come to an end. He will sit on David's throne and rule his kingdom, making it secure. He will operate from principles of justice and goodness, from the time he begins his rule and for all eternity. The Lord Almighty is determined to make this happen.
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 →