12. Let it be so, because he delivers the needy who cry out,the poor, and those who have no helper.
13. He has compassion on the weak and the needy;he saves the lives of those who are in need.
14. He redeems their lives from oppression and violence;their blood is precious in his eyes.
15. Let the king live long!Let Sheba’s gold be given to him!Let him be prayed for always!Let him be blessed all day long!
16. Let there be abundant grain in the land.Let it wave on the mountaintops.Let its fruit flourish like Lebanon.Let it thrive like grass on the land.
17. Let the king’s name last forever.Let his name endure as long as the sun.Let all the nations be blessed through him and call him happy.
18. Bless the Lord God, the God of Israel—the only one who does wondrous things!
19. Bless God’s glorious name forever;let his glory fill all the earth!Amen and Amen!
20. The prayers of David, Jesse’s son, are ended.