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Psalms 72:18
18Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does wonders.
Psalms 72:18 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
- New International Version (NIV)Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only does wondrous things!
Context of Psalms 72:18
16May there be plenty of grain in the land; may it wave on the tops of the mountains. May its crops be like Lebanon. May people flourish in the cities like the grass of the field. 17May his name endure forever; as long as the sun shines, may his fame increase. May all nations be blessed by him and call him blessed. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does wonders. 19Blessed be his glorious name forever; the whole earth is filled with his glory. Amen and amen. 20The prayers of David son of Jesse are concluded.
Read all of Psalms 72Psalms 72:18 word by word
בָּר֤וּךְ׀ יְהוָ֣ה אֱ֭לֹהִים אֱלֹהֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל עֹשֵׂ֖ה נִפְלָא֣וֹת לְבַדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 72:18
- Psalms 41:13Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and amen.
- Psalms 68:35God, you are awe-inspiring in your sanctuaries. The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God!
- Psalms 106:48Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!
- 1 Chronicles 29:10Then David blessed the Lord in the sight of all the assembly. David said, May you be blessed, Lord God of our father Israel, from eternity to eternity.
- Psalms 77:14You are the God who works wonders; you revealed your strength among the peoples.
- Psalms 86:10For you are great and perform wonders; you alone are God.
- Psalms 136:4He alone does great wonders. His faithful love endures forever.
- Exodus 15:11Lord, who is like you among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
- Job 9:10He does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.
- Daniel 4:2I am pleased to tell you about the miracles and wonders the Most High God has done for me.
Commentaries on Psalms 72:18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18Blessed be the Lord God - David foresaw all Solomon's grandeur; his justice equity, and the happiness of the subjects under his government; and his soul has, in consequence, sensations of pleasure and gratitude to God, which even his own wondrous pen cannot describe. But it is worthy of remark, that God did not reveal to him the apostasy of this beloved son. He did not foresee that this once holy, happy, wise, and prosperous man would be the means of…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel - The God who rules over Israel; the God who is worshipped by the Hebrew people, and who is recognized as their God. They adore him as the true God; and he “is” their God, their Protector, their Friend. Who only doeth wondrous things - Things that can properly be regarded as “wonders;” things suited to excite admiration by their vastness and power. Compare Exodus 15:11.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-20Verses 18-20 We are taught to bless God in Christ, for all he has done for us by him. David is earnest in prayer for the fulfilment of this prophecy and promise. It is sad to think how empty the earth is of the glory of God, how little service and honour he has from a world to which he is so bountiful. May we, like David, submit to Christ's authority, and partake of his righteousness and peace. May we bless him for the wonders of redeeming love. May we…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18-19This doxology (song of praise) ends Book Two of the Psalms.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 18-1918-19. These words close the Psalm in terms consistent with the style of the context, while Psa 72:20 is evidently, from its prosaic style, an addition for the purpose above explained [see on Psa 72:1].Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 72
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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