Psalm 72:1

Contemporary English Version 1995

Please help the king to be honest and fair just like you, our God.

Cross References

Isaiah 11:2

The Spirit of the Lord will be with him to give him understanding, wisdom, and insight. He will be powerful, and he will know and honor the Lord.

2 Chronicles 1:10

and make me wise. Give me the knowledge I'll need to be the king of this great nation of yours.

1 Chronicles 29:19

And give Solomon the desire to completely obey your laws and teachings, and the desire to build the temple for which I have provided these gifts.

1 Kings 1:39

Zadok the priest brought some olive oil from the sacred tent and poured it on Solomon's head to show that he was now king. A trumpet was blown and everyone shouted, “Long live King Solomon!”

Psalm 127:1

Without the help of the Lord it is useless to build a home or to guard a city.

John 3:34

The Son was sent to speak God's message, and he has been given the full power of God's Spirit.

2 Samuel 23:3

Our Mighty Rock, the God of Jacob, told me, “A ruler who obeys God and does right

1 Kings 3:9

Please make me wise and teach me the difference between right and wrong. Then I will know how to rule your people. If you don't, there is no way I could rule this great nation of yours.

1 Chronicles 18:14

David ruled all Israel with fairness and justice.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But when your son becomes king, I will give him peace throughout his kingdom. His name will be Solomon, because during his rule I will keep Israel safe and peaceful.