Psalm 72:2

God's Word

so that he may judge your people with righteousness and your oppressed ⌞people⌟ with justice.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke to them. The rock of Israel told me, ‘The one who rules humans with justice rules with the fear of God.

1 Kings 10:9

Thank the Lord your God, who is pleased with you. He has put you on the throne of Israel. Because of your God’s eternal love for the people of Israel, he has made you king so that you would maintain justice and righteousness.”

1 Kings 3:28

All Israel heard about the decision the king made. They respected the king very highly, because they saw he possessed wisdom from God to do what was right.

1 Chronicles 29:19

Make my son Solomon completely committed ⌞to you⌟ so that he will obey your commands, requests, and laws and do everything to build the palace I have planned.”

Job 34:19

The one who is righteous and mighty does not grant special favors to princes or prefer important people over poor people because his hands made them all.

Psalm 12:5

“Because oppressed people are robbed and needy people groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord. “I will provide safety for those who long for it.”

Proverbs 29:14

When a king judges the poor with honesty, his throne will always be secure.

Isaiah 32:1

A king will rule with fairness, and officials will rule with justice.

Isaiah 32:17

Then an act of righteousness will bring about peace, calm, and safety forever.

Isaiah 9:7

His government and peace will have unlimited growth. He will establish David’s throne and kingdom. He will uphold it with justice and righteousness now and forever. The Lord of Armies is determined to do this!

Jeremiah 33:15

In those days and at that time, I will cause a righteous branch to spring up for David. He will do what is fair and right in the land.

Ezekiel 34:16

I will look for those that are lost, bring back those that have strayed away, bandage those that are injured, and strengthen those that are sick. I will destroy those that are fat and strong. I will take care of my sheep fairly.

Revelation 19:11

I saw heaven standing open. There was a white horse, and its rider is named Faithful and True. With integrity he judges and wages war.