Psalm 72:3-5

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

³Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people,
    and the hills, in righteousness!
⁴May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,
    give deliverance to the needy,
    and crush the oppressor!

⁵May he live^[a] while the sun endures,
and as long as the moon, throughout all generations!

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Psalm 72:5 Gk: Heb may they fear thee

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

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