KJV ORIGINAL
Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Give the king your sense of justice, O God, and give your righteousness to the king's son.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to give the king and his heir divine wisdom and moral character to rule justly.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written for the coronation of a king, possibly Solomon, as it asks God to bless the new ruler with divine wisdom and justice. In ancient Israel, kings were expected to rule according to God's standards of righteousness and justice, not merely their own desires. The reference to 'the king's son' suggests this prayer was for establishing a righteous dynasty that would continue godly leadership.
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