17 May his (A)name endure forever;
May his name produce descendants [a](B)as long as the sun shines;
And may people (C)wish blessings on themselves by him;
(D)May all nations call him blessed.

18 (E)Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel,
Who alone (F)works wonders.
19 And blessed be His (G)glorious name forever;
And may the whole (H)earth be filled with His glory.
(I)Amen and Amen.

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  1. Psalm 72:17 Lit before the sun

17 May his name endure forever;(A)
    may it continue as long as the sun.(B)

Then all nations will be blessed through him,[a]
    and they will call him blessed.(C)

18 Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel,(D)
    who alone does marvelous deeds.(E)
19 Praise be to his glorious name(F) forever;
    may the whole earth be filled with his glory.(G)
Amen and Amen.(H)

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  1. Psalm 72:17 Or will use his name in blessings (see Gen. 48:20)