Psalm 72:1

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

God, help the king be like you and make fair decisions. Help the king’s son know what justice is.

Cross References

Isaiah 11:2

The Lord’s Spirit will always be with that new king to give him wisdom, understanding, guidance, and power. The Spirit will help him know and respect the Lord.

2 Chronicles 1:10

Now give me wisdom and knowledge so that I can lead these people in the right way. No one could rule this great nation without your help.”

1 Chronicles 29:19

And help my son Solomon be true to you. Help him always obey your commands, laws, and rules. Help Solomon do these things. And help him build this Temple that I have planned.”

1 Kings 1:39

Zadok the priest carried the oil from the Holy Tent and poured it on Solomon’s head to show that he was the new king. They blew the trumpet and all the people shouted, “Long live King Solomon!”

Psalm 127:1

If it is not the Lord who builds a house, the builders are wasting their time. If it is not the Lord who watches over the city, the guards are wasting their time.

John 3:34

God sent him, and he tells people what God says. God gives him the Spirit fully.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘Whoever rules people fairly, who rules with respect for God,

1 Kings 3:9

So I ask you to give me the wisdom to rule and judge them well and to help me know the difference between right and wrong. Without such great wisdom, it would be impossible to rule this great nation.”

1 Chronicles 18:14

David was king over all Israel. He did what was right and fair for everyone.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But you have a son who is a man of peace. I will give your son a time of peace. His enemies around him will not bother him. His name is Solomon. And I will give Israel peace and quiet during the time that he is king.