Psalm 72:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Let him be honest and fair with all your people, especially the poor.

Cross References

Isaiah 32:1

A king and his leaders will rule with justice.

Revelation 19:11

I looked and saw that heaven was open, and a white horse was there. Its rider was called Faithful and True, and he is always fair when he judges or goes to war.

Isaiah 32:17

and justice will produce lasting peace and security.

Isaiah 9:7

His power will never end; peace will last for ever. He will rule David's kingdom and make it grow strong. He will always rule with honesty and justice. The LORD All-Powerful will make certain that all of this is done.

Psalm 12:5

But you, LORD, tell them, “I will do something! The poor are ill-treated and helpless people moan. I'll rescue all who suffer.”

Job 34:19

And God created us all; he has no favourites, whether rich or poor.

Jeremiah 33:15

I promise that the time will come when I will appoint a king from the family of David, a king who will be honest and rule with justice.

2 Samuel 23:3

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

1 Kings 3:28

Everyone in Israel was amazed when they heard how Solomon had made his decision. They realized that God had given him wisdom to judge fairly.

1 Kings 10:9

I praise the LORD your God. He is pleased with you and has made you king of Israel. The LORD loves Israel, so he has given them a king who will rule fairly and honestly.

1 Chronicles 29:19

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

Proverbs 29:14

Kings who are fair to the poor will rule for ever.

Ezekiel 34:16

to look for those that are lost and bring back the ones that wander off, to bandage those that are hurt and protect the ones that are weak. I will also slaughter those that are fat and strong, because I always do right.