CHAPTER 72
Of Solomon.
Endow
the king
with Your justice,
O God,
and the son
of the king
with Your righteousness.
May he vindicate
the afflicted
among the people;
may he save
the children
of the needy,
and crush
the oppressor.
May they fear him
as long as
the sun shines,
as long as
the moon remains,
through all
generations.
May the kings
of Tarshish
and distant shores
bring
tribute;
may the kings
of Sheba
and Seba
offer
gifts.
Long may he live!
May gold
from Sheba
be given
him.
May people ever
pray
for him;
may they bless him
all
day long.
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,
and its people
like the grass
of the field.
May his name
endure
forever;
may his name
increase
as
long as the sun shines.
In him
may all
nations
be blessed;
may they call him blessed.
And blessed
be His glorious
name
forever;
may all
the earth
be filled
with His glory.
Amen
and amen.