Psalms 72:6
May he be like the rain on the meadow, like showers that water the earth.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.
In Context
5May he live as long as the sun, while the moon shines – for ages and ages.
7In his days may justice flourish, and welfare abound, till the moon be no more.
Cross References
Hosea 14:5I will be as dew to Israel. He will blossom like the lily, he will plant his roots like the cedars of Lebanon,
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 →