14 He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight. 15 Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long. 16 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.
Psalms 72:14–16
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Psalms 72:6–8
6 May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth. 7 May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more. 8 May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
Psalms 61:5–7
5 For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name. 6 Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations. 7 May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion a…
Psalms 21:5–7
5 Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty. 6 For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence. 7 For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken.
Psalms 28:8–9
8 The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed. 9 Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; shepherd them and carry them forever.
Genesis 27:27–29
27 So he came near and kissed him. When Isaac smelled his clothing, he blessed him and said: “Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed. 28 May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth— an abundance of grai…
Psalms 20:3–5
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Psalms 72:1–3
1 Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. 2 May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice. 3 May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.
Deuteronomy 33:10–12
10 He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. 11 Bless his substance, O LORD, and accept the work of his hands. Smash the loins of those who rise against him, and of his foes…
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