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Psalm 72

By Solomon.

O Elohim, give the king your justice
    and the king’s son[a] your righteousness
        so that he may judge your people with righteousness
            and your oppressed people with justice.

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  1. Psalm 72:1 According to ancient Jewish and Christian tradition, “king” and “king’s son” refer to the Messiah.

Psalm 72

Of Solomon.

Endow the king with your justice,(A) O God,
    the royal son with your righteousness.
May he judge your people in righteousness,(B)
    your afflicted ones with justice.

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