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