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I. Introduction (Verse 1)

  • Prayer for the king (David or Solomon).
  • Desires for the king to have righteous judgment.
  • Desires for the king to govern with God's justice.

II. Description of the ideal king's reign (Verses 2-11)

  • The ideal king will judge the people with righteousness.
  • The ideal king will provide justice to the poor and needy.
  • The ideal king will crush the oppressors.
  • The ideal king will bring prosperity and peace to the land.
  • The ideal king will be feared by other nations.
  • The ideal king's reign will be characterized by justice and righteousness.
  • The ideal king will defend the poor and deliver the needy.

III. Blessings of the king's reign (Verses 12-17)

  • The king will save the needy and oppressed.
  • The king will show compassion to the afflicted and the vulnerable.
  • The king's reign will bring abundance of crops and prosperity.
  • The king's reign will be remembered throughout generations.
  • The king's name will be praised forever.

IV. Praise and worship (Verses 18-20)

  • Final doxology praising the Lord.
  • Acknowledgment of the Lord's works and character.
  • Recognition of the end of the psalm.

V. Conclusion (Verse 20)

  • The prayers of David (or Solomon) are ended.

Overall, Psalm 72 is a prayer for the ideal king's reign, emphasizing justice, righteousness, and blessings for the people under his rule. It also includes praise and recognition of the Lord's sovereignty and faithfulness.