Psalms 72:2,4,7-8,11,17
Psalms 72:1-8 The Message (MSG)
Give the gift of wise rule to the king, O God, the gift of just rule to the crown prince. May he judge your people rightly, be honorable to your meek and lowly. Let the mountains give exuberant witness; shape the hills with the contours of right living. Please stand up for the poor, help the children of the needy, come down hard on the cruel tyrants. Outlast the sun, outlive the moon— age after age after age. Be rainfall on cut grass, earth-refreshing rain showers. Let righteousness burst into blossom and peace abound until the moon fades to nothing. Rule from sea to sea, from the River to the Rim.
Psalms 72:1-8 The Message (MSG)
Give the gift of wise rule to the king, O God, the gift of just rule to the crown prince. May he judge your people rightly, be honorable to your meek and lowly. Let the mountains give exuberant witness; shape the hills with the contours of right living. Please stand up for the poor, help the children of the needy, come down hard on the cruel tyrants. Outlast the sun, outlive the moon— age after age after age. Be rainfall on cut grass, earth-refreshing rain showers. Let righteousness burst into blossom and peace abound until the moon fades to nothing. Rule from sea to sea, from the River to the Rim.
Psalms 72:1-8-1-8 The Message (MSG)
Give the gift of wise rule to the king, O God, the gift of just rule to the crown prince. May he judge your people rightly, be honorable to your meek and lowly. Let the mountains give exuberant witness; shape the hills with the contours of right living. Please stand up for the poor, help the children of the needy, come down hard on the cruel tyrants. Outlast the sun, outlive the moon— age after age after age. Be rainfall on cut grass, earth-refreshing rain showers. Let righteousness burst into blossom and peace abound until the moon fades to nothing. Rule from sea to sea, from the River to the Rim.
Psalms 72:9-14 The Message (MSG)
Foes will fall on their knees before God, his enemies lick the dust. Kings remote and legendary will pay homage, kings rich and resplendent will turn over their wealth. All kings will fall down and worship, and godless nations sign up to serve him, Because he rescues the poor at the first sign of need, the destitute who have run out of luck. He opens a place in his heart for the down-and-out, he restores the wretched of the earth. He frees them from tyranny and torture— when they bleed, he bleeds; when they die, he dies.
Psalms 72:15-17 The Message (MSG)
And live! Oh, let him live! Deck him out in Sheba gold. Offer prayers unceasing to him, bless him from morning to night. Fields of golden grain in the land, cresting the mountains in wild exuberance, Cornucopias of praise, praises springing from the city like grass from the earth. May he never be forgotten, his fame shine on like sunshine. May all godless people enter his circle of blessing and bless the One who blessed them.
Psalms 72:2 King James Version (KJV)
He shall judge thy people with righteousness, And thy poor with judgment.
Psalm 72:4 King James Version (KJV)
He shall judge the poor of the people, He shall save the children of the needy, And shall break in pieces the oppressor.
Psalm 72:7-8 King James Version (KJV)
In his days shall the righteous flourish; And abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, And from the river unto the ends of the earth.
Psalm 72:11 King James Version (KJV)
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: All nations shall serve him.
Psalm 72:17 King James Version (KJV)
His name shall endure for ever: His name shall be continued as long as the sun: And men shall be blessed in him: All nations shall call him blessed.
Psalms 72:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
May he judge Your people with righteousness And Your afflicted with justice.
Psalms 72:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
May he vindicate the afflicted of the people, Save the children of the needy And crush the oppressor.
Psalms 72:7-8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
In his days may the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace till the moon is no more. May he also rule from sea to sea And from the River to the ends of the earth.
Psalms 72:11 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
And let all kings bow down before him, All nations serve him.
Psalms 72:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
May his name endure forever; May his name increase as long as the sun shines; And let men bless themselves by him; Let all nations call him blessed.
Psalms 72:2 New Century Version (NCV)
Help him judge your people fairly and decide what is right for the poor.
Psalms 72:4 New Century Version (NCV)
Help him be fair to the poor and save the needy and punish those who hurt them.
Psalms 72:7-8 New Century Version (NCV)
Let goodness be plentiful while he lives. Let peace continue as long as there is a moon. Let his kingdom go from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth.
Psalms 72:11 New Century Version (NCV)
Let all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
Psalms 72:17 New Century Version (NCV)
Let the king be famous forever; let him be remembered as long as the sun shines. Let the nations be blessed because of him, and may they all bless him.
Psalms 72:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
He will judge thy people with righteousness, And thy poor with justice.
Psalms 72:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
He will judge the poor of the people, He will save the children of the needy, And will break in pieces the oppressor.
Psalms 72:7-8 American Standard Version (ASV)
In his days shall the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace, till the moon be no more. He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, And from the River unto the ends of the earth.
Psalms 72:11 American Standard Version (ASV)
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him; All nations shall serve him.
Psalms 72:17 American Standard Version (ASV)
His name shall endure for ever; His name shall be continued as long as the sun: And men shall be blessed in him; All nations shall call him happy.
Psalms 72:2 New International Version (NIV)
May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice.
Psalms 72:4 New International Version (NIV)
May he defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; may he crush the oppressor.
Psalms 72:7-8 New International Version (NIV)
In his days may the righteous flourish and prosperity abound till the moon is no more. May he rule from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth.
Psalms 72:11 New International Version (NIV)
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
Psalms 72:17 New International Version (NIV)
May his name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun. Then all nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed.
Psalms 72:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
He will judge Your people with righteousness, And Your poor with justice.
Psalms 72:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
He will bring justice to the poor of the people; He will save the children of the needy, And will break in pieces the oppressor.
Psalms 72:7-8 New King James Version (NKJV)
In His days the righteous shall flourish, And abundance of peace, Until the moon is no more. He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, And from the River to the ends of the earth.
Psalms 72:11 New King James Version (NKJV)
Yes, all kings shall fall down before Him; All nations shall serve Him.
Psalms 72:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
His name shall endure forever; His name shall continue as long as the sun. And men shall be blessed in Him; All nations shall call Him blessed.
Psalms 72:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
May he judge Your people with righteousness, And Your afflicted with justice. [1 Kin 3:1-5]
Psalms 72:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
May he bring justice to the poor among the people, Save the children of the needy And crush the oppressor
Psalms 72:7-8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
In his days may the righteous flourish, And peace abound until the moon is no more. [Is 11:1-9] ¶May he also rule from sea to sea And from the River [Euphrates] to the ends of the earth. [Zech 14:9]
Psalms 72:11 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Yes, all kings will bow down before him, All nations will serve him. [Ps 138:4]
Psalms 72:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
May his name endure forever; May his name continue as long as the sun; And let men bless themselves by him; Let all nations call him blessed.
Psalms 72:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
Help him judge your people in the right way; let the poor always be treated fairly.
Psalms 72:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
Help him to defend the poor, to rescue the children of the needy, and to crush their oppressors.
Psalms 72:7-8 New Living Translation (NLT)
May all the godly flourish during his reign. May there be abundant prosperity until the moon is no more. May he reign from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth.
Psalms 72:11 New Living Translation (NLT)
All kings will bow before him, and all nations will serve him.
Psalms 72:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
May the king’s name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun shines. May all nations be blessed through him and bring him praise.
Psalms 72:2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Help him to give true justice to your people, honorably and equally to all.
Psalms 72:4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
May the poor and humble have an advocate with the king. May he consider the children of the poor and crush the cruel oppressor.
Psalms 72:7-8 The Passion Translation (TPT)
In the days of his reign the righteous will spring forth with the abundance of peace and prosperity forevermore. May he subdue and take dominion from sea to sea; may he rule from the river to the rim.
Psalms 72:11 The Passion Translation (TPT)
O King of kings, they will all bow before you. O King of kings, every nation will one day serve you.
Psalms 72:17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
so that his name may be honored forever! May the fame of his name spring forth! May it shine on, like the sunshine! In him all will be blessed to bless others, and may all the people bless the One who blessed them.
Psalms 72:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice!
Psalm 72:4 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor!
Psalm 72:7-8 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more! May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth!