Psalms 72:2 nasb — May he judge Your people with righteousness And Your afflicted with justice.

NASB

"May he judge Your people with righteousness And Your afflicted with justice."

— Psalms 72:2, NASB

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Psalms 72 — Context

1

Give the king Your judgments, O God, And Your righteousness to the king's son.

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May he judge Your people with righteousness And Your afflicted with justice.

3

Let the mountains bring peace to the people, And the hills, in righteousness.

4

May he vindicate the afflicted of the people, Save the children of the needy And crush the oppressor.

5

Let them fear You while the sun endures, And as long as the moon, throughout all generations.

Psalms 72:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 72:2 say?
Psalms 72:2 in the NASB reads: “May he judge Your people with righteousness And Your afflicted with justice.”
Where is Psalms 72:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 72:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 72, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 72:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 72:2 in?
Psalms 72:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 72:2?
Psalms 72:2 reads (NASB): “May he judge Your people with righteousness And Your afflicted with justice.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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