God’s Word Translation
Psalms 72:7
7May righteous people blossom in his day. May there be unlimited peace until the moon no longer ⌞shines⌟.
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 they fear you as long as the sun and moon ⌞shine⌟— throughout every generation. 6May he be like rain that falls on ⌞freshly⌟ cut grass, like showers that water the land. May righteous people blossom in his day. May there be unlimited peace until the moon no longer ⌞shines⌟. 8May he rule from sea to sea, from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth. 9May the people of the desert kneel in front of him. May his enemies lick 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 certainly bless all that Zion needs. I will satisfy its needy people with food.
- Isaiah 11:6Wolves will live with lambs. Leopards will lie down with goats. Calves, young lions, and year-old lambs will be together, and little children will lead them.
- Isaiah 32:3Then the vision of those who can see won’t be blurred, and the ears of those who can hear will pay attention.
- Isaiah 35:1The desert and the dry land will be glad, and the wilderness will rejoice and blossom.
- Isaiah 54:11“You suffering, comfortless, storm-ravaged city! I will rebuild your city with precious stones. I will reset your foundations with sapphires.
- Isaiah 55:10“Rain and snow come down from the sky. They do not go back again until they water the earth. They make it sprout and grow so that it produces seed for farmers and food for people to eat.
- Isaiah 60:1Arise! Shine! Your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has dawned.
- Isaiah 61:3⌞He has sent me⌟ to provide for all those who grieve in Zion, to give them crowns instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of ⌞tears of⌟ grief, and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness. They will be called Oaks of Righteousness, the Plantings of the Lord, so that he might display his glory.
- Malachi 4:2“The Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings for you people who fear my name. You will go out and leap like calves let out of a stall.
- Acts 4:32The whole group of believers lived in harmony. No one called any of his possessions his own. Instead, they shared everything.
- 1 Kings 4:25As long as Solomon lived, Judah and Israel (from Dan to Beersheba) lived securely, everyone under his own vine and fig tree.
- 1 Chronicles 22:8But the Lord spoke his word to me by saying, ‘You have caused a lot of bloodshed and fought in a lot of wars. You must not build a temple for my name because you have caused so much bloodshed in my presence.
- Isaiah 2:4Then he will judge disputes between nations and settle arguments between many people. They will hammer their swords into plowblades and their spears into pruning shears. Nations will never fight against each other, and they will never train for war again.
- Isaiah 9:6A child will be born for us. A son will be given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. He will be named: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Daniel 2:44“At the time of those kings, the God of heaven will establish a kingdom that will never be destroyed. No other people will be permitted to rule it. It will smash all the other kingdoms and put an end to them. But it will be established forever.
- Luke 1:33Your son will be king of Jacob’s people forever, and his kingdom will never 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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