A man was judged on how he did his work, not on what he had or where he came from.”
–Louis L’Amour (Borden Chantry)
“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.”
–Romans 12:9 (NKJV)
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Psalm 72 is a song about Solomon. Solomon definitely was an unique individual. God granted him wisdom, but there were times when he didn’t use it very well. He built a magnificent temple unto the Lord, yet he married outside the covenant of Israel and his foreign wives brought false gods into the land. There were times in his life, such as building the temple, when he sought to give glory to God, yet there were other times when he was vainglorious in his own self-esteem. It took him a lifetime to discover the truth of living as he wrote in Ecclesiastes, “Fear God and keep Him commandments…” (12:13)
8 — He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
9 — Those who dwell in the wilderness will bow before Him, and His enemies will lick the dust.
10 — The kings of Tarshish and of the isles will bring presents; the kings of Sheba and Seba will offer gifts.
11 — Yes, all kings shall fall down before Him; all nations shall serve Him.
12 — For He will deliver the needy when he cries, the poor also, and him who has no helper.
13 — He will spare the poor and needy, and will save the souls of the needy.
14 — He will redeem their life from oppression and violence; and precious shall be their blood in His sight.
15 — And He shall live; and the gold of Sheba will be given to Him; prayer also will be made for Him continually, and daily He shall be praised.
16 — There will be an abundance of grain in the earth, on the top of the mountains; its fruit shall wave like Lebanon; and those of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.
17 — His name shall endure forever; His name shall continue as long as the sun. And men shall be blessed in Him; all nations shall call Him blessed.
18 — Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only does wondrous things!
19 — And blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.
20 — The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. (NKJV)
It is easy to see that this Psalm is speaking of the reign of Jesus during the Millennium. This will be a government based on the morality of God’s law. Note how the poor and needy will be taken care of whereas today they seem to be forgotten and trodden on. They will be protected in this reign.
Whether it was David or Solomon who wrote this Psalm we are not sure, but notice that praises go forth to the “King.” The King of Glory is recognized by the psalmist and he speaks of the wonder of God, the majesty of the Lord and how the whole earth will be filled with His glory. It will be a time of true prosperity and peace on the earth. The Lord shall reign with wonder and glory.
“Jesus shall reign wher’er the sun
Does it successive journeys run;
His kingdom spread from shore to shore,
Till moons shall wax and wane no more.”
Isaac Watts