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Berean Standard Bible

“Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.”

Psalms 72:1

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Psalms 72 is a prayer attributed to Solomon, likely spoken at his crowning or for his royal descendants. It closes the second book of the Psalms.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.

World English Bible (WEB)

God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son.

King James Version (KJV)

Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Give the king thy judgments, O God, And thy righteousness unto the king`s son.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

<Of Solomon.> Give the king your authority, O God, and your righteousness to the king's son.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

OH Dios, da tus juicios al rey, y tu justicia al hijo del rey.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Oh Dios, concede tu justicia al rey, y rectitud al hijo del rey.

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