11. Let all kings bow down to himand all nations serve him.
12. He will help the poor when they cry outand will save the needy when no one else will help.
13. He will be kind to the weak and poor,and he will save their lives.
14. He will save them from cruel people who try to hurt them,because their lives are precious to him.
15. Long live the king!Let him receive gold from Sheba.Let people always pray for himand bless him all day long.
16. Let the fields grow plenty of grainand the hills be covered with crops.Let the land be as fertile as Lebanon,and let the cities grow like the grass in a field.
17. Let the king be famous forever;let him be remembered as long as the sun shines.Let the nations be blessed because of him,and may they all bless him.
18. Praise the Lord God, the God of Israel,who alone does such miracles.
19. Praise his glorious name forever.Let his glory fill the whole world.Amen and amen.
20. This ends the prayers of David son of Jesse.