3 May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness. 4 May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor. 5 May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations.
Psalms 72:3–5
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Psalms 72:16–18
16 May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and its people like the grass of the field. 17 May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In h…
Psalms 72:10–12
10 May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. 11 May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. 12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.
Psalms 61:5–7
5 For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name. 6 Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations. 7 May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion a…
Psalms 102:27–28
27 But You remain the same, and Your years will never end. 28 The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.”
Proverbs 29:13–15
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. 14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever. 15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Psalms 28:8–9
8 The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed. 9 Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; shepherd them and carry them forever.
Psalms 90:15–17
15 Make us glad for as many days as You have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen evil. 16 May Your work be shown to Your servants, and Your splendor to their children. 17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands—…
Psalms 89:35–37
35 Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness— I will not lie to David— 36 his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, 37 like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah
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