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Psalms 72:1 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 72:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 72 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Give the King Your Justice, O God
“A Psalm for Solomon. Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. for: or, of”
Psalms 72:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 72:1
Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. This royal psalm, traditionally ascribed to Solomon, opens with prayer for the king to receive divine wisdom and justice. "Thy judgments" (מִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ/mishpatekha) refers to God's righteous decisions, legal verdicts, and governing principles. The king needs not his own wisdom but God's revealed justice to rule rightly. "Thy righteousness" (צִדְקָתְךָ/tzidqatekha) is God's own righteous character and covenantal faithfulness that should characterize royal governance."The king" and "the king's son" use Hebrew synonym...
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Cross-References for Psalms 72:1
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“the days come”
“and put you in charge of Israel; that so you may keep the law of Yahweh your God.”
“the spirit of counsel and might”
“and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet; and all the people said”
“that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this your people”
“to keep your commandments”
“they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city”
“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.”
“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your Kingdom.,But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.,,,,,,,,”