Psalms 72:4
The weak may he help to their rights, may he save the sons of the needy and crush the oppressor in pieces.
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3May the mountains bear weal for the people, and the hills yield fruits of justice.
5May he live as long as the sun, while the moon shines – for ages and ages.
Cross References
Psalms 2:9You will break them with sceptre of iron, shatter them like pottery.”
Psalms 94:5crushing your people, Lord, and afflicting your heritage,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 72:3-18
The Kingdom of Messiah. 2 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. 3 The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. 4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. 5 They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations. 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. 7 In his days shall the righteous… Read the whole commentary →