Psalm 72:2

Good News Translation

so that he will rule over your people with justice and govern the oppressed with righteousness.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel has spoken; the protector of Israel said to me: “The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God,

1 Kings 10:9

Praise the Lord your God! He has shown how pleased he is with you by making you king of Israel. Because his love for Israel is eternal, he has made you their king so that you can maintain law and justice.”

1 Kings 3:28

When the people of Israel heard of Solomon's decision, they were all filled with deep respect for him, because they knew then that God had given him the wisdom to settle disputes fairly.

1 Chronicles 29:19

Give my son Solomon a wholehearted desire to obey everything that you command and to build the Temple for which I have made these preparations.”

Job 34:19

He does not take the side of rulers nor favor the rich over the poor, for he created everyone.

Psalm 12:5

“But now I will come,” says the Lord, “because the needy are oppressed and the persecuted groan in pain. I will give them the security they long for.”

Proverbs 29:14

If a king defends the rights of the poor, he will rule for a long time.

Isaiah 32:1

Some day there will be a king who rules with integrity, and national leaders who govern with justice.

Isaiah 32:17

Because everyone will do what is right, there will be peace and security forever.

Isaiah 9:7

His royal power will continue to grow; his kingdom will always be at peace. He will rule as King David's successor, basing his power on right and justice, from now until the end of time. The Lord Almighty is determined to do all this.

Jeremiah 33:15

At that time I will choose as king a righteous descendant of David. That king will do what is right and just throughout the land.

Ezekiel 34:16

“I will look for those that are lost, bring back those that wander off, bandage those that are hurt, and heal those that are sick; but those that are fat and strong I will destroy, because I am a shepherd who does what is right.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven open, and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True; it is with justice that he judges and fights his battles.