Psalms 72:1-4

[1] [[A Psalm for Solomon.]] Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. [2] He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. [3] The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. [4] He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.

What is the context of Psalms 72:1-4?

Glory and Universality of the Messiah’s Reign (Psalms 72:1-20 true)
Give the King Your Justice (Psalms 72:1-20 true)
A Prayer for the Prosperity of God’s Anointed King (Psalms 72:1-20 true)
The Reign of the Righteous King. (Psalms 72:1-20 true)
A Prayer for the King (Psalms 72:1-20 true)

What does Psalms 72:1-4 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

This prayer for the ability to rule justly and righteously is similar to Solomon"s request for Wisdom of Solomon , which he voiced at the beginning of his reign ( 1 Kings 3:9). His references to the mountains and hills are probably metaphorical allusions to his government (cf. Psalm 30:7; Isaiah 2:2; Isaiah 41:15; Jeremiah 51:25; Daniel 2:35; Daniel 2:44; Revelation 17:9). Psalm 72:4 describes basic justice.