Tag Archives: Psalm 72

leaders who glorify God

leaders who glorify God Psalm 72:18-20 (JDV) Psalm 72:18 Blessed be Yahveh God, the God of Israel, who alone does wonders. Psalm 72:19 Blessed be his glorious name forever; the whole land is filled with his glory. Amen and amen. … Continue reading

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rich and famous kings

rich and famous kings Psalm 72:15-17 (JDV) Psalm 72:15 May he live long! May gold from Sheba be given to him. May prayer be offered for him continually, and may he be blessed all day long. Psalm 72:16 May there … Continue reading

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poor lives matter

poor lives matter Psalm 72:12-14 (JDV) Psalm 72:12 You see, he will rescue the poor who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. Psalm 72:13 He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives … Continue reading

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leaders respected by everyone

leaders respected by everyone Psalm 72:8-11 (JDV) Psalm 72:8 May he rule from sea to sea and from the Euphrates to the ends of the land. Psalm 72:9 May desert tribes kneel before him and his enemies lick the dust. … Continue reading

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sun and moon and rain

sun and moon and rain Psalm 72:5-7 (JDV) Psalm 72:5 May they fear you while the sun endures and as long as the moon, throughout all generations. Psalm 72:6 May the king be like rain that falls on the cut … Continue reading

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a king’s purpose

a king’s purpose Psalm 72:1-4 (JDV) Psalm 72:11 God, give your justice to the king and your righteousness to the king’s son. Psalm 72:2 He will judge your people with righteousness and your afflicted ones with justice. Psalm 72:3 May … Continue reading

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shore to shore

Psalm 72 This psalm is a prayer for a righteous and prosperous reign of the king in Jerusalem.  The prayer was partially fulfilled by the amazing life and reign of Solomon, but it looks to a greater fulfillment in the … Continue reading

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