Psalm 72:2

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Help the king judge your people fairly. Help him make wise decisions for your poor people.

Cross References

Isaiah 32:1

Listen to what I say! A king should rule in a way that brings justice. Leaders should make fair decisions when they lead the people.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven open. There before me was a white horse. The rider on the horse was called Faithful and True, because he is right in his judging and in making war.

Isaiah 32:17

That justice will bring peace and safety forever.

Isaiah 9:7

His power will continue to grow, and there will be peace without end. This will establish him as the king sitting on David’s throne and ruling his kingdom. He will rule with goodness and justice forever and ever. The strong love that the Lord All-Powerful has for his people will make this happen!

Psalm 12:5

They took advantage of the poor and stole what little they had. But the Lord knows what they did, and he says, “I will rescue those who are poor and helpless, and I will punish those who hurt them.”

Job 34:19

He does not respect leaders more than other people. And he does not respect the rich more than the poor. God made everyone.

Jeremiah 33:15

At that time I will make a good ‘branch’ grow from David’s family. That branch will do what is good and right for the country.

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 3:28

The people of Israel respected the king when they heard about this decision. They saw he had the wisdom of God to make the right decisions.

1 Kings 10:9

Praise the Lord your God! He was pleased to make you king of Israel. Because of the Lord’s unending love for Israel, he has made you king to rule with justice and fairness.”

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.”

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor fairly, he will rule for a long time.

Ezekiel 34:16

“I will search for the lost sheep. I will bring back the sheep that were scattered and put bandages on the sheep that were hurt. I will make the weak sheep strong, but I will destroy the fat and powerful shepherds. I will feed them the punishment they deserve.”