Holman Christian Standard Bible

Psalms 72:4-13 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

4. May he vindicate the afflicted among the people,help the poor,and crush the oppressor.

5. May he continue while the sun enduresand as long as the moon, throughout all generations.

6. May he be like rain that falls on the cut grass,like spring showers that water the earth.

7. May the righteous flourish in his daysand prosperity 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 down 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.