New International Reader's Version

Psalm 72:1-5 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

1. God, give the king the ability to judge fairly. He is your royal son. Help him to do what is right.

2. Then he will rule your people in the right way. He will be fair to those among your people who are hurting.

3. The mountains and the hills will produce rich crops, because the people will do what is right.

4. The king will stand up for those who are hurting. He will save the children of those who are in need. He will crush those who beat others down.

5. He will rule as long as the sun shines and the moon gives its light. He will rule for all time to come.