Psalms 72:17
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.
King James Version
In Context
18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
Cross References
Genesis 22:18And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
2 Samuel 7:13He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
1 Chronicles 17:12He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.
Psalms 45:17I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.
Isaiah 7:14Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Matthew 1:21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall 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 →