Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice , O God , and the son of the king with Your righteousness.
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May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.
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May the mountains bring peace to the people , and the hills (bring) righteousness.
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May he vindicate the afflicted among the people ; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
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May they fear him as long as the sun (shines) , as long as the moon (remains) , through all generations.
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May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass , like spring showers that water the earth.
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May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound , until the moon is no more.
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May he rule from sea to sea , and from the (Euphrates) to the ends of the earth.
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May the nomads bow before him , and his enemies lick the dust.
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May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute ; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
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May all kings bow down (and) all nations serve him.
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For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.
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He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.
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He will redeem them from oppression and violence , for their blood is precious in his sight.
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Long may he live ! May gold from Sheba be given May people ever pray for him ; may they bless him all day long.
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May there be an abundance of grain in the land ; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like (the forests of) Lebanon , and its people like the grass of the field.
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May his name endure forever ; may his name continue as long as the sun (shines). may all nations be blessed ; may they call him blessed.
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Blessed be the LORD God , the God of Israel , who alone does marvelous deeds.
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And blessed (be) His glorious name forever ; may all the earth be filled with His glory. - Amen and amen.
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Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.
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