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Psalms 72:11

Justice

9 May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.

10 May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.

May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.

13 He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
KJV
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
WEB
Yes, all kings shall fall down before him. All nations shall serve him.
ASV
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him; All nations shall serve him.
DARBY
Yea, all kings shall bow down before him; all nations shall serve him.
BLB
And all kings will bow low before him; all nations will serve him!
ÅB
Alle konger skal falle ned for ham, alle hedninger skal tjene ham.
OTB
Og måtte alle konger bøye seg for ham,
Måtte alle nasjoner tjene ham.
B1930
Alle konger skal falle ned for ham, alle hedninger skal tjene ham.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Psalms 86:9

    All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.

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  • Revelation 11:15

    Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

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  • Isaiah 49:22–23

    This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise My banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders.

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  • Revelation 17:14

    They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

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  • Isaiah 54:5

    For your husband is your Maker— the LORD of Hosts is His name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.

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  • Revelation 21:24

    By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.

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  • Revelation 21:26

    And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations.

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  • Revelation 20:1–6

    Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven with the key to the Abyss, holding in his hand a great chain.

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