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Psalms 72:5

Justice

3 May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.

4 May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.

May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations.

6 May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.

7 May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more.

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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 they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations.
KJV
They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.
WEB
They shall fear you while the sun endures; and as long as the moon, throughout all generations.
ASV
They shall fear thee while the sun endureth, And so long as the moon, throughout all generations.
DARBY
They shall fear thee as long as sun and moon endure, from generation to generation.
BLB
They will fear You with the sun, and before the face of the moon, [from] generation [to] generations.
ÅB
De skal frykte deg, så lenge solen er til, og så lenge månen skinner, fra slekt til slekt.
OTB
Måtte de frykte deg så lenge solen varer,
Og så lenge månen varer, gjennom alle generasjoner.
B1930
De skal frykte dig, så lenge solen er til, og så lenge månen skinner, fra slekt til slekt.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Psalms 89:36–37

    his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun,

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  • Daniel 7:14

    And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

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  • Psalms 72:17

    May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.

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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 9:7

    Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

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  • Psalms 89:29

    I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure.

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  • 1 Samuel 12:18

    So Samuel called to the LORD, and on that day the LORD sent thunder and rain. As a result, all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.

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  • Ephesians 3:21

    to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

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