Psalms 72:20
The praises of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
In Context
Cross References
Job 31:40Let thistles grow up to me instead of wheat, and thorns instead of barley.
Luke 24:51And it came to pass, whilst he blessed them, he departed from them, and was carried up to 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 →