By justice a king gives a country stability,(A)
    but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.

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  1. Proverbs 29:4 Or who give

Psalm 72

Of Solomon.

Endow the king with your justice,(A) O God,
    the royal son with your righteousness.
May he judge your people in righteousness,(B)
    your afflicted ones with justice.

May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
May he defend the afflicted(C) among the people
    and save the children of the needy;(D)
    may he crush the oppressor.(E)
May he endure[a](F) as long as the sun,
    as long as the moon, through all generations.(G)

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  1. Psalm 72:5 Septuagint; Hebrew You will be feared

12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
    for a throne is established through righteousness.(A)

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