Psalms 72:15-16

Psalms 72:15-16

[15] And he shall live,  and to him shall be given  of the gold  of Sheba:  prayer also shall be made  for him continually;  and daily  shall he be praised.  [16] There shall be an handful  of corn  in the earth  upon the top  of the mountains;  the fruit  thereof shall shake  like Lebanon:  and they of the city  shall flourish  like grass  of the earth. 

What does Psalms 72:15-16 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

In return for his beneficent rule, the king would receive the blessing of his people. They would express their gratitude by bringing him wealth (cf. 1 Kings 10:10) and by praying for him. As a result of his good influence, his lands would enjoy prosperity, which Solomon compared to abundant crops, favored trees, and flourishing citizens.
"This verse 16], and the Psalm as a whole, shows that what we call the "moral realm" and the "realm of nature" form one indivisible whole to the Israelites. A community which lives according to righteousness enjoys not only internal harmony, but also prosperity in field and flock." [1]