The psalm is famous for its reference to the future arrival of the Messiah, Christ, son of the king. I am interested in a slightly different interpretation with an emphasis on the kingdom symbolizing any kingdom on earth, where leaders, legislators and jurists be endowed with justice, with fair and prudent judgment, with law and order for all treated equally, and with justice for all, and only one standard of justice. May none be afflicted (May the ruler make sure their rights are fulfilled and their needs are met.), oppressed, and may the poor rise up to affluence, not through government welfare, but more so through their own initiative, hard work, cunning money management and raising capital and savings to better themselves materially: "O God, with your judgment endow the king, and with your justice, the king's son; He shall govern your people with justice and your afflicted ones with judgment. The mountains shall yield peace for the people, and the hills justice. He shall defend the afflicted among the people, save the children of the poor, and crush the oppressor."
May the godly, virtuous ruler bring peace to the people and protect all against oppressors and criminals.
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