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Psalms 72:7

Justice

5 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.

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

8 May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

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

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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 the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more.
KJV
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
WEB
In his days, the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.
ASV
In his days shall the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace, till the moon be no more.
DARBY
In his days shall the righteous flourish, and abundance of peace till the moon be no more.
BLB
In his days the righteous will sprout forth, and [an] abundance of peace, until the moon [is] no more.
ÅB
I hans dager skal den rettferdige blomstre, og det skal være mye fred, inntil månen ikke er mere.
OTB
Måtte de rettferdige blomstre i hans dager,
Og måtte det være overflod av fred inntil månen ikke er mer.
B1930
I hans dager skal den rettferdige blomstre, og det skal være megen fred, inntil månen ikke er mere.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 2:4

    Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war.

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  • Malachi 4:2

    “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall.

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  • Psalms 92:12

    The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

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  • Isaiah 60:22

    The least of you will become a thousand, and the smallest a mighty nation. I am the LORD; in its time I will accomplish it quickly.

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  • Isaiah 54:11–17

    “O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires.

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  • Luke 2:14

    “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

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  • Luke 1:33

    and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

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  • Isaiah 32:3–8

    Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen.

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