Psalm 72

1 Von Salomo. - Gott, gib dem König Deine Ordnungen, dem Königssohn Dein Recht,

A psalm written by Solomon. O God, enable [me, ] the king [whom you appointed in Israel], to rule justly. Show/Teach me how to judge matters fairly

2 daß er Dein Volk gemäß dem Rechte richte und Deine Armen nach Gerechtigkeit!

in order that I will judge your people fairly, that I will govern your oppressed people justly.

3 Die Berge laß dem Volke Frieden bringen, Gerechtigkeit die Hügel!

I desire that [all over the country—even] on the hills and mountains [DOU]— people will live peacefully and righteously.

4 Er schaffe Recht den Elenden im Volk und helfe armer Leute Kindern! Doch den Bedrücker möge er zermalmen!

Help [me], your king, to defend the poor people and to rescue needy people and to defeat those who oppress them.

5 Er lebe auch, solange Mond und Sonne währen!

I desire that your people will revere you as long as the moon shines, [forever].

6 Er komme wie der Regen auf die abgemähte Flur, wie Regengüsse auf das Land!

I desire that my rule will [be enjoyed by the people] [SIM] like [they enjoy] rain on growing crops, like [they enjoy] showers that fall on the land.

7 In seinen Tagen blühe auf der Fromme, und Friedensfülle sei, bis nimmer ist der Mond!

I hope/desire that people will live righteously during the years that I rule, and that my people will live peacefully and prosperously as long as the moon shines.

8 Von Meer zu Meere herrsche er, vom Strom bis an der Erde Enden!

I hope/desire that the kings [of Israel] will rule [the people] in all the area from one sea [in the east] to another [in the west], and from the [Euphrates] River to the most remote/distant places on earth.

9 Seemächte sollen sich vor ihm erniedrigen und seine Feinde Staub auflecken!

I hope/desire that those who live in the desert will bow down before them, and that their enemies will throw themselves on the ground [in submission] to them.

10 Die Könige von Tarsis und die der Inseln sollen Gaben bringen, Tribut die Könige von Saba und von Seba

I hope/desire that the kings of Spain and of the islands [in the Mediterranean Sea] will bring (tribute money/taxes) to the kings [of Israel], and that the kings of Sheba [to the south] and of Seba [to the southwest] will bring them gifts.

11 und alle Könige ihm huldigen! Ihm sollen alle Heidenvölker dienstbar sein!

I hope/desire that all the [other] kings [in the world] will bow before the kings [of Israel], and that [people of] all nations will serve them.

12 Den Armen rettet er, wenn er um Hilfe ruft, den Leidenden, der keinen Beistand hat.

They will rescue poor people when they (cry out/plead) for help, and help those who are needy and those who have no one to help them.

13 Er schont den Armen und Geringen und rettet der Bedrückten Leben.

They will pity those who are weak and needy; he saves the people’s lives.

14 Von Schaden und Gewalt erlöst er ihre Seele; denn teuer achtet er ihr Blut.

Our kings will rescue the people from being oppressed and from being treated cruelly, [because] (their lives/they) [MTY] are precious to our kings.

15 Man rufe alsdann "Lebe hoch!" Er gibt dafür von Sabas Golde, damit für ihn bete, ihn beständig segne!

I hope/desire that our kings will live a long time! I hope/desire that they will be given gold from Sheba. I desire that people will always pray for our kings and praise them all the time, [every day].

16 Er sei ein Fruchtgefilde auf der Erde! Auf Bergesgipfeln, gleich dem Libanon, da woge auch noch seine Frucht! Sie sprosse aus der Stadt wie Pflanzen aus der Erde!

I hope/desire that the fields will produce plenty of grain [everywhere, even] on the tops of the hills in the land where they rule, like the grain that grows [on the hills] in Lebanon. I hope/desire that the cities [in Israel] will be full of people like the fields are full of grass.

17 Sein Name währe ewiglich! Solange eine Sonne ist, so währe auch sein Name! Daß alle Heiden ihn beim Segnen nennen und glücklich preisen! -

I desire that the names of our kings will never be forgotten. I hope/desire that people will remember them as long as the sun shines. I hope/desire that people of all nations will ask (God to bless them/that they will be blessed by God) just like he has blessed the kings [of Israel].

18 Gepriesen sei der Herr und Gott, der Schutzgott Israels, der einzig Wunder tut!

Praise Yahweh, the God whom [we] Israelis [worship]; he is the only one who does wonderful things.

19 Gepriesen sei der Name seines Herrschertums in Ewigkeit! Die ganze Erde sei erfüllt von seiner Herrlichkeit! Amen! Amen! -

Praise him forever! I desire that (his glory will fill the whole world/people all over the world may see that he is very great) [MTY]! Amen! May it be so!

20 Zu Ende sind die Gebete Davids, des Isaisohnes.

That is the end of this group of prayers/songs written by David, the son of Jesse.