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Psalm 72:3-5
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3 Let there be peace and justice throughout the land,
    known on every mountain and hill.
4 May the king be fair to the poor.
    May he help the helpless and punish those who hurt them.
5 May people always fear and respect you, God,
    as long as the sun shines and the moon is in the sky.

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Psalm 72:3-5
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3 May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
4 May he defend the afflicted(A) among the people
    and save the children of the needy;(B)
    may he crush the oppressor.(C)
5 May he endure[a](D) as long as the sun,
    as long as the moon, through all generations.(E)

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  1. Psalm 72:5 Septuagint; Hebrew You will be feared
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