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1A Psalm for Solomon. Give{H8798)} the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son.

Psalms 72:1

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 1)

This verse is a prayer for the king, even the king’s son. I. We may apply it to Solomon: Give him thy judgments, O God! and thy righteousness ; make him a man, a king; make him a good man, a good king. 1. It is the prayer of a father for his child, a dying blessing, such as the patriarchs bequeathed to their children. The best thing we can ask of God for our children is that God will give them wis...

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