Psalms 72:2
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 72
“He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.”Psalms 72:2
What Does Psalms 72:2 Mean?
Psalms 72:2 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 72, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Justice, and Care for the Poor.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 72:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 14:27“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”1 Kings 10:9“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.”Isaiah 42:3“A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.”Isaiah 32:1“Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.”2 Samuel 23:3“The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.”Psalms 4:2“O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.”Psalms 68:5“A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.”Psalms 98:9“Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.”Proverbs 29:14“The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.”Revelation 19:11“And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.”Exodus 23:2“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:”2 Samuel 8:15“And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.”Psalms 72:12“For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.”Psalms 74:19“O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude of the wicked: forget not the congregation of thy poor for ever.”Isaiah 32:17“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”Jeremiah 22:3“Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.”Ezekiel 46:18“Moreover the prince shall not take of the people’s inheritance by oppression, to thrust them out of their possession; but he shall give his sons inheritance out of his own possession: that my people be not scattered every man from his possession.”1 Kings 3:5“In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.”1 Kings 3:28“And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.”2 Chronicles 9:8“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the LORD thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.”
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