Psalms 72:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 72:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 72:2 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 72:2 — KJV
“He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.”
— Psalms 72:2 (KJV)
Psalms 72:2 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
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Cross-References for Psalms 72:2
“Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:2: judge, righteousness, poor
“And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:2: judge, people, righteousness
“Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:2: judge, people, judgment
“The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses. eaten: or, burnt”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:2: people, poor, judgment
“To turn aside the needy from judgment, and to take away the right from the poor of my people, that widows may be their prey, and that they may rob the fatherless!”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:2: people, poor, judgment
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