Psalm 72: A Prayer for the King

Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr.

Psalm 72 - A Prayer for the King

• Prayer for the King (Psalm 72:1)
  • The psalmist prays that God would impart God’s justice and righteousness to the Royal Son.
• Righteous and Just Reign (Psalm 72:2-4)
  • The psalmist prays that the King’s reign will be marked by righteousness and justice for all people.
• Endless Reign (Psalm 72:5-7)
  • The psalmist prays for an everlasting reign and rule for the King.
• Universal Reign (Psalm 72:8-11)
  • The psalmist prays that the reign of the King would extend to all peoples and expand throughout all the earth.
• Compassionate and Caring Reign (Psalm 72:12-14)
  • The psalmist asks that the King’s reign be caring, helpful, compassionate, and protecting.
• Prosperous Reign (Psalm 72:15-17)
  • The psalmist prays that the King would receive tributes, prayers of gratitude and blessing, abundant prosperity, and have an honored name.
• Doxology: Praise God (Psalm 72:18-20)
  • The psalmist praises God for the wonderful things He has done and prays that the whole earth will be filled with His glory.

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