Psalms 72:6
He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.
Psalms 72:6
“Like rain upon the mown grass, as showers that water the earth” uses agricultural imagery to describe revitalizing, nourishing influence. In a desert-leaning land, rain is life—restoring parched fields, enabling crops, and renewing hope. The verse envisions the king’s rule as blessing that renews communities, people, and economies. The imagery suggests generosity, sustaining growth, and refreshing leadership that meets needs at the right time. The psalmist links this rain to the king’s governance—justice and righteousness that produce tangible, life-giving outcomes.
Rain in Scripture often signals God’s blessing and provision. By likening the king’s reign to rainfall, the verse asserts that divine favor manifests through just leadership that revitalizes people. It reinforces the idea that righteousness leads to life-affirming outcomes, aligning with God’s gracious character. The image also resonates with blessings anticipated in the messianic age when God’s rain of justice restores and renews creation.
Practically, consider how leadership and decisions can nourish people. If you’re in a role of influence, ensure your actions “water” those around you—offer timely support, mentorship, and resources to empower others. In community life, create systems that provide ongoing care: consistent funding for social programs, reliable communication channels, and responsive governance. When you see hope restored after hardship, give credit to righteous action, just as rain brings life to parched earth.
Cross-References: Deuteronomy 32:2; Isaiah 55:10-11; Hosea 6:3; James 5:7; Zechariah 10:1