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Psalms 72:7
7While he rules as king, those people who serve God will do well. There will be peace in all the land, for as long as the moon remains in the sky.
Psalms 72:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
- New International Version (NIV)In his days may the righteous flourish and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.
- English Standard Version (ESV)In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!
- New King James Version (NKJV)In His days the righteous shall flourish, And abundance of peace, Until the moon is no more.
Context of Psalms 72:7
5May people always respect your authority, God, through all time, as long as the sun and the moon remain in the sky. 6May the king be a blessing to his people, like rain that falls on grass that lies in the fields. May he be like rain that brings water to the soil. While he rules as king, those people who serve God will do well. There will be peace in all the land, for as long as the moon remains in the sky. 8May the king rule everywhere, from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates river to the ends of the earth. 9Then people who live in the desert will bend down to respect him. His enemies will fall down with their faces in the dust.
Read all of Psalms 72Psalms 72:7 word by word
יִֽפְרַח־בְּיָמָ֥יו צַדִּ֑יק וְרֹ֥ב שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם עַד־בְּלִ֥י יָרֵֽחַ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 72:7
- Psalms 132:15I will give Zion's people everything that they need. Zion's poor people will have plenty of food to eat.
- Isaiah 11:6When he is king, wolves will live beside lambs! Leopards will lie down with young goats! Young cows and lions will feed together, and a young child will take care of them!
- Isaiah 32:3At that time, everyone who has eyes will be able to see clearly. Everyone who has ears will be able to listen well.
- Isaiah 35:1The desert and the dry land will be happy! The wilderness will be happy too, and beautiful flowers will grow there.
- Isaiah 54:11‘My city, enemies attacked you, like a strong storm. Nobody was there to help you. Look! Now I will use beautiful jewels to build you again. I will build your foundation with blue sapphires.
- Isaiah 55:10The rain and the snow come down from the sky, and they do not immediately return there. Instead, they give water to the earth, so that crops will grow there. Then the farmer has seeds to plant, and people have food to eat.
- Isaiah 60:1Stand up! Shine brightly! Now your light has come! The Lord's glory has risen to shine on you.
- Isaiah 61:3In that way, the people in Zion who are sad will become strong again. They will not put ashes on their heads any more. Instead, they will wear beautiful hats. Instead of weeping, they will have olive oil to show their joy. They will not feel upset, but they will sing happy songs to praise God. People will call them ‘Strong trees that show God's righteousness’. They will be like trees that the Lord himself has planted to show how great he is.
- Malachi 4:2‘But it will be different for you who respect my name. My power to make you well again will come to you. It will be like the sun that rises to shine on you. When that happens, you will be very happy. You will jump up and down like young cows when someone lets them go free.
- Acts 4:32All the believers agreed completely with each other about how they should live. They wanted to help each other. Nobody kept anything only for themselves. They let the other believers use it.
- 1 Kings 4:25While Solomon was alive, Judah and Israel were safe from their enemies. In the whole country, from Dan to Beersheba, every family had a place to live and they could grow food to eat.
- 1 Chronicles 22:8But the Lord said to me, “You have killed many people in the battles that you have fought. So you yourself will not build a house to give me honour. I have seen all the blood of the people that you have killed.
- Isaiah 2:4God will be the judge between different nations. When they argue together, he will say who is right. They will take their swords and they will make them into ploughs. Their spears will become knives to cut their vines. Nations will no longer need weapons to attack other nations. They will not prepare to fight wars any more.
- Isaiah 9:6Yes, your people are happy! A child has been born for us. We now have a son with the authority to rule. His names will be: Wonderful Advisor, Mighty God, Father for Ever, Ruler who brings Peace.
- Daniel 2:44During the time when those kings rule, the God of heaven will begin a new kingdom. That kingdom will continue for ever. No other people will ever have power over it. It will break up all those other kingdoms and it will destroy them. And it will continue for ever.
- Luke 1:33He will rule over the family of Jacob for all time. He will be king for all time, without end.’
Commentaries on Psalms 72:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7In his days shall the righteous flourish - There was nothing but peace and prosperity all the days of Solomon: for, "In his days Judah and Israel dwelt safely; every man under his vine and under his fig-tree, from Dan even to Beersheba;" 1 Kings 4:25. So long as the moon endureth - ירח בלי עד ad beli yareach, "Till there be no more moon."Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7In his days shall the righteous flourish - It will be a period when just and upright people will be protected, or when they shall receive the countenance of him who reigns. The administration of the kingdom that is to be set up will be in favor of righteousness or justice. The word “flourish” here is derived from the growth of plants - as plants sprout, or spring up - an emblem of prosperity. And abundance of peace - literally, “multitude of peace;” that…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 2-17Verses 2-17 This is a prophecy of the kingdom of Christ; many passages in it cannot be applied to the reign of Solomon. There were righteousness and peace at first in the administration of his government; but, before the end of his reign, there were troubles and unrighteousness. The kingdom here spoken of is to last as long as the sun, but Solomon's was soon at an end. Even the Jewish expositors understood it of the kingdom of the Messiah. Observe many…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-7The administration of justice is refreshing like spring rain, allowing the godly to thrive (see Isaiah 45:8) like flowers. until the moon is no more: This phrase means forever (see Psalm 89:36–37).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-191. Give the king, &c.--a prayer which is equivalent to a prediction. judgments--the acts, and (figuratively) the principles of a right government (Joh 5:22; 9:39). righteousness--qualifications for conducting such a government. king's son--same person as a king--a very proper title for Christ, as such in both natures. 2, &c. The effects of such a government by one thus endowed are detailed. thy people ... and thy poor--or, "meek," the pious subjects of…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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