Psalms 72:17

until I may enter into the Sanctuary of God, and understand it to its last part.

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In The King James Version

His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.

In Context

16I considered, so that I might know this. It is a hardship before me,

18So, because of deceitfulness, truly, you have placed it before them. While they were being lifted up, you were casting them down.

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Cross References

Genesis 22:18And in your offspring, all the nations of the earth will be blessed, because you obeyed my voice.”

2 Samuel 7:13He himself shall build a house to my name. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom, even forever.

1 Chronicles 17:12He shall build a house for me, and I will make firm his throne, even unto eternity.

Isaiah 7:14For this reason, the Lord himself will grant to you a sign. Behold, a virgin will conceive, and she will give birth to a son, and his name will be called Immanuel.

Matthew 1:21And she shall give birth to a son. And you shall call his name JESUS. For he shall accomplish the salvation of his people from their sins.”

Matthew Henry on Psalms 72:3-18

The Kingdom of Messiah. 2 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. 3 The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. 4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. 5 They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations. 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. 7 In his days shall the righteous… Read the whole commentary →

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