Chiasm

Psalm 72:4–13

Psalm 72:4–134 matched frames1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

A 4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save
- B 4 the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
  - C 5 They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.
    - D 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.
      - E 7 In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
    - D' 8 He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
  - C' 9-11 They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust. The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
- B' 12-13 For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. He shall spare the poor and needy, … the souls of the needy.
A' 13 and shall save …