Psalms 72 in plain modern English. New Ground English Translation.

A psalm of Solomon. God, give the king your justice, and your right ways to the king's son.

May he judge your people with what is right, and your afflicted ones with fairness.

Let the mountains carry peace to the people, and the hills, through justice.

May he defend the afflicted among the people, rescue the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor.

May he endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through every generation.

May he be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers that water the earth.

In his days may the just flourish, and peace overflow — until the moon is no more.

May he rule from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth.

Desert tribes will bow before him, and his enemies will lick the dust.

The kings of Tarshish and the coastlands will bring tribute; the kings of Sheba and Seba will offer gifts.

All kings will bow down to him; every nation will serve him.

For he will rescue the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help.

He will take pity on the weak and the needy, and save the lives of those in need.

He will redeem their lives from oppression and violence, and their blood will be precious in his sight.

Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given to him. May people pray for him always, and speak well of him all day long.

May there be abundant grain in the land, swaying on the hilltops; may its fruit rustle like Lebanon, and may people flourish in the cities like grass of the field.

May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun. May all nations find life through him and call him favored.

Praise Yahweh God, the God of Israel, who alone does extraordinary things.

Praise his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Yes and yes.

This concludes the prayers of David, son of Jesse.