Psalms 72:1
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.”
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“Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Give the king thy judgments, O God, And thy righteousness unto the king’s son.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“By Solomon. O God, Thy judgments to the king give, And Thy righteousness to the king's son.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Psalms 72:1 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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,
- 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!”
- 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?”
- 1 Chronicles 18:14Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.”
- 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?”
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- John 3:34For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.
- 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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