Psalms 72:20

The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended. A Psalm. Of Asaph.

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The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.

In Context

19Praise to the glory of his noble name for ever; let all the earth be full of his glory. So be it, So be it.

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Cross References

Job 31:40Then in place of grain let thorns come up, and in place of barley evil-smelling plants.

Luke 24:51And while he was doing so, he went from them and was taken up into heaven.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 72:19-20

Thanksgiving and Prayer. 18 Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. 19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen. 20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. Such an illustrious prophecy as is in the foregoing verses of the Messiah and his kingdom may fitly be concluded, as it is here, with hearty prayers and praises. I. The psalmist is here enlarged in thanksgivings for the prophecy and promise, v. 18, 19… Read the whole commentary →

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