Psalms 72:20

Psalms 72:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
• New International Version (NIV)This concludes the prayers of David son of Jesse.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.

Context of Psalms 72:20

18Blessed be Yhwh God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. 19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen. The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.

Psalms 72:20 word by word

כָּלּ֥וּ תְפִלּ֑וֹת דָּ֝וִ֗ד בֶּן־יִשָֽׁי׃Read the interlinear

• The prayersתְּפִלָּהtephillâh · prayerH8605
• of Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
• the sonבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
• of Jesseיִשַׁיyishay 'îyshay · JesseH3448
• are endedכָּלָהkâlâh · to end: finishH3615

Cross-references for Psalms 72:20

• 2 Samuel 23:1Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
• Job 31:40Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.
• Jeremiah 51:64And thou shalt say, Thus shall Babylon sink, and shall not rise from the evil that I will bring upon her: and they shall be weary. Thus far are the words of Jeremiah.
• Luke 24:51And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

Commentaries on Psalms 72:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended - This was most probably the last Psalm he ever wrote. There may be several in the after part of this book which were written by him; but they were probably composed in a former period of his life, for this was the end of the poetic prayers of David the son of Jesse. Those that were found afterwards have got out of their proper connection.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended - This is not found in the Syriac. The following is added in that version at the close of the psalm: “The end of the Second Book.” In regard to this twentieth verse, it is quite clear that it is no part of the psalm; and it is every way probable that it was not placed here by the author of the psalm, and also that it has no special and exclusive reference to this psalm, for the psalm could in no special…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. 20This parenthetical note ends Book Two, which consists mostly of prayers of David. Books Three to Five were probably compiled after Book Two; they include additional psalms of David (Psalms 86, 101, 103, 108–110, 122, 124, 131, 133, 138–145).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2020. ended--literally, "finished," or completed; the word never denotes fulfilment, except in a very late usage, as in Ezr 1:1; Da 12:7.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 72:20

• Church
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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