8 Let his kingdom reachfrom sea to sea,from the River Euphratesacross all the earth.
9 Force the desert tribesto accept his rule,and make his enemiescrawl in the dust.
10 Force the rulers of Tarshishand of the islandsto pay taxes to him.Make the kings of Shebaand of Seba bring gifts.
11 Make other rulers bow downand all nations serve him.
12 Do this because the kingrescues the homelesswhen they cry out,and he helps everyonewho is poor and in need.
13 The king has pityon the weak and the helplessand protects those in need.
14 He cares when they suffer,and he saves them from crueland violent deaths.