"Justice shall flourish in his time and peace forever." The Response to the psalm is written in the form of a promise. For us, however, it is still a wish, a desire, a prayer. In the Bible, this Psalm carries a title or dedication: "of Solomon," for it celebrates the reign of Solomon, which was marked by justice and peace, wealth and wisdom. From the portrait of King Solomon, the psalmist goes on to speak of a future ideal king. In both Jewish and Christian interpretation, this future king is the Messiah.

King Solomon is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus recorded by Matthew: in a simple remark he reminds us of the crime of David, who had Uriah murdered so that he could marry his wife Bathsheba. Solomon was the Son of David and Bathsheba. In spite of the great injustice and sin which David committed, God raised up his son Solomon as a wise and just king for Israel. How much more will God overcome all the injustices and sins of humanity by raising up a divine King, Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour!