Psalms 72:17

May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.

Majority Standard Bible

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

16May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, the people of its cities like the grass of the field.

18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.

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Cross References

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

2 Samuel 7:13He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

1 Chronicles 17:12He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever.

Psalms 45:17I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.

Isaiah 7:14Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

Matthew 1:21She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save 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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