Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17

Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice.

In his days may the righteous flourish and prosperity abound till the moon is no more. May he rule from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth.

For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help. He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death.

May his name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun. Then all nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed.