[1] Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. [2] May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice. [3] May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness. [4] May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor. [5] May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations. [6] May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth. [7] May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more. [8] May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. [9] May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. [10] May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. [11] May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. [12] For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. [13] He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. [14] He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight. [15] Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long. [16] May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, the people of its cities like the grass of the field. [17] May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. [18] Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. [19] And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. [20] Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.
