1 When rulers judge in righteousness and lead with godly fear, their land and nation God will bless and bring salvation near. 2 For like the light of morning sun across a cloudless sky, so is the king, the chosen one, who loves the Lord Most High. 3 Or as the brightness after rain when grass has newly grown, so is a people free again with justice on the throne. 4 So let the enemies of peace be thwarted or removed, corruption and oppression cease, and faith and truth be loved. 5 O Lord, put right in every part this land we know as home; make known your rule in every heart, in us, your true Shalom.