Rise Up, O Just Leader – Psalm 72

Verse 1:

Oh God, bestow Your justice on our king
And bless him with Your righteousness
May he judge Your people with fairness
And bring peace to all the land

Chorus:

Rise up, O just leader
Let Your reign be one of righteousness
May Your rule bring peace to all the earth
And Your name be praised forevermore

Verse 2:

May mountains and hills bring prosperity
And justice flow like rivers through the land
May he defend the poor and the needy
And crush the oppressor with his hand

Chorus:

Rise up, O just leader
Let Your reign be one of righteousness
May Your rule bring peace to all the earth
And Your name be praised forevermore

Verse 3:

May all the kings of the earth bow down
And bring tribute to Your holy name
May he deliver the needy when they cry
And crush the oppressor with his fame

Chorus:

Rise up, O just leader
Let Your reign be one of righteousness
May Your rule bring peace to all the earth
And Your name be praised forevermore

Verse 4:

May Your name endure forever
And Your fame continue like the sun
May all nations be blessed through You
And call You blessed, the only One

Chorus:

Rise up, O just leader
Let Your reign be one of righteousness
May Your rule bring peace to all the earth
And Your name be praised forevermore

Outro:

Rise up, O just leader
Let Your reign be one of righteousness
May Your rule bring peace to all the earth
And Your name be praised forevermore