Rulers are protected by God's mercy and loyalty, but they must be merciful for their kingdoms to last.
I will sing to you, LORD! I will celebrate your kindness and your justice.
LORD Most High, the king trusts you, and your kindness keeps him from defeat.
Show that I am right, LORD! I stay true to myself, and I have trusted you without doubting.
You, LORD, never fail to have pity on me; your love and faithfulness always keep me secure.
May he always rule with you, God, at his side; may your love and loyalty watch over him.
Justice makes rulers powerful. They should hate evil
If we truly love God, our sins will be forgiven; if we show him respect, we will keep away from sin.
Kings who are fair to the poor will rule for ever.
Let love and loyalty always show like a necklace, and write them in your mind.
Then a kingdom of love will be set up, and someone from David's family will rule with fairness. He will do what is right and quickly bring justice.
Your Majesty, God Most High has sent you this message, and it means