Psalm 72

Today’s Scripture: God, give your justice to the kingand your righteousness to the king’s son.2 He will judge your people with righteousnessand your afflicted ones with justice.3 May the mountains bring well-being[a] to the peopleand the hills, righteousness.4 May he vindicate the afflicted among the people,help the poor,and crush the oppressor. 5 May they fear you[b] while the sun enduresand as long as the moon, throughout all generations.6 May the king be like rain that falls on the cut grass,like spring showers that water the earth.7 May the righteous[c] flourish in his daysand well-being abounduntil the moon is no more. 8 May he rule from sea to seaand from the Euphratesto the ends of the earth.9 May desert tribes kneel before himand his enemies lick the dust.10 May the kings of Tarshishand the coasts and islands bring tribute,the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.11 Let all kings bow in homage to him,all nations serve him. 12 For he will rescue the poor who cry outand the afflicted who have no helper.13 He will have pity on the poor and helplessand save the lives of the poor.14 He will redeem them from oppression and violence,for their lives are[d] precious[e] in his sight. 15 May he live long!May gold from Sheba be given to him.May prayer be offered for him continually,and may he be blessed all day long.16 May there be plenty of grain in the land;may it wave on the tops of the mountains.May its crops be like Lebanon.May people flourish in the citieslike the grass of the field.17 May his name endure forever;as long as the sun shines,may his fame increase.May all nations be blessed by himand call him blessed. 18 Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel,who alone does wonders.19 Blessed be his glorious name forever;the whole earth is filled with his glory.Amen and amen.20 The prayers of David son of Jesse are concluded. Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I've created 365 daily devotions you can read as well--all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app here: * Google Play * Apple Or listen to Pray Every Day on your Alexa Skills device! (It's free too!) Or subscribe here: June Show Sponsors: If you're interested in sponsoring the Pray Every Day Show, click here to learn more. Northwestern Christian Writers Conference I'm so excited the Northwestern Christian Writers Conference is joining us this month as a sponsor. If you have a story to tell, but need guidance, you'll find it at the Northwestern Christian Writers Conference. This year you have the option to attend in person or online. I'll be attending this year as a Books & Such Literary Agent. I would love to see you there!