Psalm 72

Give the king your justice, O God,
and your righteousness to a king’s son.
May he judge your people with righteousness,
and your poor with justice.
May the mountains yield prosperity for the people,
and the hills, in righteousness.
May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,
give deliverance to the needy,
and crush the oppressor...
He has pity on the weak and the needy,
and saves the lives of the needy.
From oppression and violence he redeems their life;
and precious is their blood in his sight.

Scripture is full of concern for the poor, needy, weak, and oppressed.

These are of particular concern to God.

Each of us, king or not, are to share this concern.

We are to do what we can to create a just and righteous society.

We are to do what we can to deliver the needy and crush the oppressor.

Psalm 72