Psalm 72:5-12
New International Version
5 May he endure[a](A) as long as the sun,
as long as the moon, through all generations.(B)
6 May he be like rain(C) falling on a mown field,
like showers watering the earth.
7 In his days may the righteous flourish(D)
and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.
8 May he rule from sea to sea
and from the River[b](E) to the ends of the earth.(F)
9 May the desert tribes bow before him
and his enemies lick the dust.
10 May the kings of Tarshish(G) and of distant shores(H)
bring tribute to him.
May the kings of Sheba(I) and Seba
present him gifts.(J)
11 May all kings bow down(K) to him
and all nations serve(L) him.
12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out,
the afflicted who have no one to help.
Footnotes
- Psalm 72:5 Septuagint; Hebrew You will be feared
- Psalm 72:8 That is, the Euphrates
Psalm 72:5-12
King James Version
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 flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
8 He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
9 They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.
10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
11 Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
12 For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
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