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By Solomon.

72 O God, 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.

May the mountains bring peace to the people
and the hills bring righteousness.

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  1. 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.

May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.

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