Psalms 72:7
In his days may justice flourish, and welfare abound, till the moon be no more.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
In Context
6May he be like the rain on the meadow, like showers that water the earth.
8May he reign from ocean to ocean, from the river to the ends of the earth.
Cross References
Psalms 92:12The righteous will sprout like the palm, will grow like a cedar 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 →