Psalms 72 - Meaning, Themes & Application

" Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. "

Psalms 72:1 is a prayer asking God to help the king—and the next generation—judge and lead with God’s wisdom and fairness. It means leaders need …

" He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. "

Psalms 72:2 means God’s chosen king will lead fairly, treating everyone right, especially the poor. His decisions are honest, not based on power, money, or …

" The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. "

Psalm 72:3 means God wants peace and safety to spread everywhere, from the “mountains” to the “little hills,” through right and fair leadership. When people …

" He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. "

Psalm 72:4 means God’s ideal king defends the powerless, rescues vulnerable families, and stops those who abuse others. For us today, it reminds us that …

" They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations. "

Psalm 72:5 means people will honor and respect God for all time, not just for one moment. “As long as the sun and moon” shows …

" He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. "

" In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon "

Psalm 72:7 means that under God’s good and faithful leadership, people who do what is right will grow, be protected, and enjoy lasting peace. For …

" He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth. "

" They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust. "

" The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. "

" Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve "

" For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. "

" He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. "

" He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight. "

" And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised. "

" There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth. "

" His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. "

Psalms 72:17 means that God’s chosen king, ultimately pointing to Jesus, will rule forever and bring lasting blessing to people everywhere. It promises that anyone …

" Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. "

Psalms 72:18 means that only God can do truly amazing, powerful things that no one else can. It reminds us to praise Him as the …

" And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen. "

Psalms 72:19 means God’s name deserves praise forever, and the writer longs for God’s goodness to be seen across the whole world. In daily life, …

" The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. "