Psalm 72:1-11   New International Version     Psalm 72 Of Solomon.

1 Endow the king with your justice, O God,     the royal son with your righteousness. 2 May he judge your people in righteousness,     your afflicted ones with justice.

3 May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,     the hills the fruit of righteousness. 4 May he defend the afflicted among the people     and save the children of the needy;     may he crush the oppressor. 5 May he endure[a] as long as the sun,     as long as the moon, through all generations. 6 May he be like rain falling on a mown field,     like showers watering the earth. 7 In his days may the righteous flourish     and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.

8 May he rule from sea to sea     and from the River[b] to the ends of the earth. 9 May the desert tribes bow before him     and his enemies lick the dust. 10 May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores     bring tribute to him. May the kings of Sheba and Seba     present him gifts. 11 May all kings bow down to him     and all nations serve him.