English Standard Version
Psalms 72:18
18Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.
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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only does wondrous things!
- New Living Translation (NLT)Praise the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does such wonderful things.
Context of Psalms 72:18
16May there be abundance of grain in the land; on the tops of the mountains may it wave; may its fruit be like Lebanon; and may people blossom in the cities like the grass of the field! 17May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun! May people be blessed in him, all nations call him blessed! Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things. 19Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and Amen! 20The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.
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, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! Amen and Amen.
- Psalms 68:35Awesome is God from his sanctuary; the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God!
- Psalms 106:48Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! And let all the people say, "Amen!" Praise the Lord!
- 1 Chronicles 29:10Therefore David blessed the Lord in the presence of all the assembly. And David said: "Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever.
- Psalms 77:14You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples.
- Psalms 86:10For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God.
- Psalms 136:4to him who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever;
- Exodus 15:11"Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?
- Job 9:10who does great things beyond searching out, and marvelous things beyond number.
- Daniel 4:2It has seemed good to me to show the signs and wonders that 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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