Psalm 45:6 speaks of the king's throne as righteous and eternal — a messianic parallel to the prayer for the king's righteousness here.

Psalm 99:4 describes God as King who loves justice — the divine standard that this prayer asks to be given to the earthly king.

1 Kings 1:39-53 records Solomon's anointing as king, the very king for whom this prayer for judgments is offered.

1 Chronicles 22:12 is David's prayer that God give Solomon discretion and understanding — directly parallel to asking for judgments and righteousness.

Jeremiah 23:6 names the coming king 'The LORD our righteousness,' directly answering the prayer for righteousness in Psalm 72:1.

1 Chronicles 29:19 prays for Solomon to have a perfect heart to keep God's commandments — echoing the plea for divine righteousness for the king.

2 Chronicles 1:10 records Solomon asking for wisdom to rule — a direct fulfillment of the prayer for judgments and righteousness here.

Jeremiah 23:5 promises a righteous Branch who will execute justice, directly echoing the prayer for the king's justice in Psalm 72:1.

Proverbs 31:9 commands judging righteously and defending the poor, directly aligning with the justice asked for the king.

Acts 2:30 interprets David's oath about a descendant on his throne, directly linking to the royal son in Psalm 72:1.

Jeremiah 33:15 promises a righteous Branch who will execute justice and righteousness, directly echoing the prayer's language.

Jeremiah 22:16 describes King Josiah judging the poor and needy, exemplifying the justice prayed for in Psalm 72:1.

Jeremiah 21:12 echoes the call for the Davidic king to execute justice, reinforcing the prayer for righteous rule.

Isaiah 32:1 prophesies a king reigning in righteousness, directly corresponding to the prayer for the king's righteousness.

Isaiah 11:4 describes the Messiah judging the poor with righteousness, echoing the king's righteous rule in Psalm 72:1.

Isaiah 9:7 prophesies the Messiah's eternal kingdom established with justice and righteousness, fulfilling the prayer of Psalm 72:1.

1 Kings 1:35 records David appointing Solomon as king, the very subject of the prayer in Psalm 72:1.

Proverbs 16:10 says a king's judgment is divinely guided, echoing the request for God's justice in Psalm 72:1.

Proverbs 8:15 states that through wisdom kings reign justly, directly linking to the prayer for the king to have God's justice.

1 Chronicles 28:5 shows God choosing Solomon as king — the very royal son prayed for in this verse. Direct link to the same person.

In 1 Kings 3:9, Solomon similarly asks for an understanding heart to judge God's people — a direct parallel to this prayer for the king's justice.

Isaiah 11:2 describes the Spirit resting on the Messiah, echoing the prayer for divine justice and righteousness on the king.

Hebrews 1:8 applies a throne psalm to the Son, declaring his scepter of uprightness—similar to the prayer for the king's righteous rule.

Hebrews 1:9 says the Son loved righteousness and was anointed, mirroring the request for the king to receive righteousness.

Isaiah 28:6 promises a spirit of justice to judges, similar to asking God to give justice to the king.

Proverbs 29:2 contrasts righteous and wicked rule, showing the outcome of the king's justice prayed for in Psalm 72:1.

1 Kings 2:1-4 gives David's charge for Solomon to keep God's statutes, linking to the prayer for righteous rule in Psalm 72:1.