Psalms 72:1

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“Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.”

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BSBPD

“Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Give the king thy judgments, O God, And thy righteousness unto the king’s son.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“By Solomon. O God, Thy judgments to the king give, And Thy righteousness to the king's son.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 72:1 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Samuel 23:3The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,
  2. 1 Kings 1:39Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”
  3. 1 Kings 3:9Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
  4. 1 Chronicles 18:14Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:
  5. 1 Chronicles 22:9But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
  6. 1 Chronicles 22:12Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God.
  7. 1 Chronicles 29:19And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision.”
  8. 2 Chronicles 1:10Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
  9. Psalms 127:1Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.
  10. Isaiah 11:2The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
  11. Jeremiah 23:5Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
  12. John 3:34For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.
  13. Hebrews 1:8But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

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