Psalms 72:8
May he reign from ocean to ocean, from the river to the ends of the earth.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
In Context
7In his days may justice flourish, and welfare abound, till the moon be no more.
9May his foes bow down before him, his enemies lick the dust.
Cross References
Psalms 2:8Only ask, and I make you the heir of the nations, and lord of the world to its utmost bounds.
Psalms 80:11She sent forth her shoots to the sea, and her branches as far as the River.
Psalms 89:36“that his line should endure forever, and his throne as the sun before me,
Revelation 11:15Then the seventh angel blew; and loud voices were heard in heaven saying – ‘The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.’
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 →