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Psalms 72:1–11
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Bible scholars attribute this Psalm to Solomon and say that it describes his reign. It opens with prayer that God would give the king ability to judge righteously (vv. 1-2). It is one thing to be the king and quite another to reign righteously. In the early days of being king, Solomon did reign righteously and was known for his godly wisdom. But judgement and righteousness soon gave way to selfishness and oppression. He failed miserably as the years went on, to relieve the sufferings of the poor. In fact he became a tyrant and an oppressor of the people (vv. 3-4). The words “He will endure” probably brings out the thought that the king’s name or reputation endures for generations (v. 5). The writer states that when a king’s reign is righteous, his rule is refreshing to the people. It is like rain on the soil and the people will flourish and prosper (vv. 6-7).
As the foundations of his kingdom began to crumble, Solomon eulogized the coming kingdom of Christ whose kingdom will be filled with His power.
Application
God desires that all who rule under Him will do so through righteous and justice. I need to understand how the world would change if world leaders would commit themselves to these two qualities. It is my duty to pray for them on a daily basis.
Psalms 72:1-11 (English Standard Version)
Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son! May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice! Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness! May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor! May they fear you while the sun endures, and as long as the moon, throughout all generations! May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth! 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! May desert tribes bow down before him, and his enemies lick the dust! May the kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands render him tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts! May all kings fall down before him, all nations serve him!
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