Psalms 64 - 72

Solomon's Psalm

Note:  Psalm 72 (part of Friday's reading) is the end of book two of the Psalms.

Psalm 72 is a beautiful Psalm - a song of prayer and praise by Solomon requesting the Lord's help for him to be a righteous king.  He asks to rule with "the love of justice" and "righteousness" and to treat all fairly, especially the poor.  Solomon request that his rule be "refreshing" and that his Godly subjects "flourish" and prosper.

This Psalm is also prophetic and points to the reign of Christ in the millenial kingdom as Son of David.  In the doxology of verse 18-19, Solomon expresses, "Praise the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does such wonderful things.  Praise his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen!"

May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.