May he endure[a](A) as long as the sun,
    as long as the moon, through all generations.(B)

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  1. Psalm 72:5 Septuagint; Hebrew You will be feared

In his days may the righteous flourish(A)
    and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.

May he rule from sea to sea
    and from the River[a](B) to the ends of the earth.(C)

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  1. Psalm 72:8 That is, the Euphrates

11 May all kings bow down(A) to him
    and all nations serve(B) him.

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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)

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

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