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Psalm 72:4-6
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

4 May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,
    give deliverance to the needy,
    and crush the oppressor!

5 May he live[a] while the sun endures,
    and as long as the moon, throughout all generations!
6 May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass,
    like showers that water the earth!

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  1. Psalm 72:5 Gk: Heb may they fear thee
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Psalm 72:4-6
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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)
6 May he be like rain(F) falling on a mown field,
    like showers watering the earth.

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