Psalm 72

David Koyzis ©

1. God, give Your righteousness to the king,
   Your justice to His Son,
   That He may rightly judge Your people
   And each afflicted one.
   Let mountains echo with the message
   Of righteousness and peace,
   For he defends the poor and needy
   And makes oppression cease.
   
2. Long as the sun and moon shall endure,
   From age to age He lives;
   Like welcome rain upon the dry land,
   Prosperity He gives.
   Until the moon from heaven vanish
   Shall peace and justice reign.
   From sea to sea extends His kingdom,
   Strong shall His rule remain.
   
3. Ungodly nations fall at His feet,
   His foes before Him bow.
   Tribute from Tarshish and the islands
   Into His presence flow.
   The kings of Sheba and of Seba
   Bear precious gifts in hand.
   All earthly monarchs do Him homage
   And serve at His command.
   
4. When needy people call upon Him,
   Their cause He will defend.
   He pities all the weak and helpless,
   The poor He will befriend.
   He sets them free from all oppression,
   Their lives are in His care.
   May Sheba's gold be offered to Him;
   "Long live!" be every prayer.
   
5. May bounteous grain envelop the land,
   Even the mountain tops;
   Let sheaves be numberless as the grass,
   Like Leb'non's fruitful crops.
   O may His Name live on for ever,
   Long lasting as the sun.
   For every people shall find blessing
   Through Him, the kingly One.
   
6. Praise to the Lord, the God of Israel;
   Wonders he works alone.
   Praised be his glorious name for ever;
   His name through earth be known.