Psalm 72: The King of Righteousness

✝️ Psalm 72 – Worship Adaptation

Title: “The King of Righteousness”

(Based on Psalm 72:1–20)

💡 Core Message of Psalm 72:

A royal and Messianic Psalm—praying for a righteous King, who brings justice, peace, and salvation to the poor and needy, and reigns forever. It is often seen as a prophetic picture of Jesus Christ.

🎶 Lyrics – Worship Version (Psalm 72 Adaptation)

Verse 1

Give the King Your justice, Lord,

And righteousness to reign.

Let Him judge the people rightly,

And lift the poor from pain.

Mountains bring forth peace to them,

Hills with justice crowned.

He will crush oppressors low,

Let mercy now abound.

Verse 2

He shall live and reign as long

As sun and moon endure.

Like rain upon the mown grass,

His grace will make hearts pure.

The righteous flourish in His days,

With peace forevermore.

He shall rule from sea to sea,

And bless the distant shores.

Chorus (Psalm 72:11–14)

All kings shall bow before Him,

All nations call Him blessed.

He hears the cry of the helpless,

Defends the poor oppressed.

He saves the souls of the needy,

Redeems them from the grave.

His name endures forever —

The King who came to save!

Verse 3

From Tarshish and from distant isles,

The tribute they will bring.

Sheba’s gold laid at His feet,

To honor Christ the King.

Long may He live, and daily rise

The prayers of every tongue.

The earth shall flourish in His name,

And justice shall be sung.

Bridge (Psalm 72:17–19)

His name shall last forever,

His fame like morning light.

All nations shall be blessed in Him,

In Him they’ll find true life.

Blessed be the Lord, the God of all,

Who does wondrous things.

And blessed be His glorious name,

Let all creation sing!

Final Chorus

All kings shall bow before Him,

All nations call Him blessed.

His name shall fill the earth with praise,

The King of righteousness!