14 He will [a](A)rescue their [b]life from oppression and violence,
And their blood will be (B)precious in his sight;
15 So may he live, and may the (C)gold of Sheba be given to him;
And let [c]them pray for him continually;
Let [d]them bless him all day long.

16 May there be abundance of grain in the earth on top of the mountains;
Its fruit will wave like the cedars of (D)Lebanon;
And may those from the city flourish like (E)vegetation of the earth.

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  1. Psalm 72:14 Lit redeem
  2. Psalm 72:14 Lit soul
  3. Psalm 72:15 Lit him
  4. Psalm 72:15 Lit him

14 He will rescue(A) them from oppression and violence,
    for precious(B) is their blood in his sight.

15 Long may he live!
    May gold from Sheba(C) be given him.
May people ever pray for him
    and bless him all day long.(D)
16 May grain(E) abound throughout the land;
    on the tops of the hills may it sway.
May the crops(F) flourish like Lebanon(G)
    and thrive[a] like the grass of the field.(H)

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  1. Psalm 72:16 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text Lebanon, / from the city