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href="/bsb/psalms/72.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/72.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Praise be to the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/72.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does such wonderful things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/72.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/72.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/72.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/72.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who only does wondrous things!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/72.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who alone works wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/72.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who alone works wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/72.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who alone works wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/72.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Blessed be Yahweh God, the God of Israel, Who alone works wondrous deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/72.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who alone does wonderful things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/72.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/72.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does wonders, be praised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/72.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be Jehovah God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/72.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />LORD God of Israel, we praise you. Only you can work miracles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/72.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/72.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Thank the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does miracles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/72.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, the God of Israel! He alone does these wonderful things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/72.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does awesome deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/72.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/72.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD God, the God of Israel, deserves praise! He alone accomplishes amazing things! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/72.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/72.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/72.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Praise be to Yahweh God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/72.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is YHWH God, God of Israel, "" He alone is doing wonders,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/72.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Blessed is Jehovah God, God of Israel, He alone is doing wonders,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/72.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praised be Jehovah God, the God of Israel, doing wonders himself alone.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/72.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone doth wonderful things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/72.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 71:18>Blessed is the Lord, God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/72.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does wonderful deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/72.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/72.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/72.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed is LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel, who alone does great wonders!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/72.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/72.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, who alone does wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/72-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=8781" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/72.htm">Endow the King with Your Justice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">Blessed be</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇad·dōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Separation, a part. ">who alone</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">does</a> <a href="/hebrew/6381.htm" title="6381: nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-fp) -- A primitive root; properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. Distinguish; by implication, to be great, difficult, wonderful.">marvelous deeds.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">1 Chronicles 29:10-13</a></span><br />Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. / Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20-21</a></span><br />Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, / to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12-13</a></span><br />In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a></span><br />Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33-36</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20-23</a></span><br />and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. / He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Jude 1:24-25</a></span><br />Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy— / to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a></span><br />And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12</a></span><br />saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a></span><br />Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Psalm 41:13</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-52.htm">Psalm 89:52</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Psalm 106:48</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a></span><br />If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only does wondrous things.</p><p class="hdg">blessed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Psalm 41:13</a></b></br> Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-35.htm">Psalm 68:35</a></b></br> O God, <i>thou art</i> terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel <i>is</i> he that giveth strength and power unto <i>his</i> people. Blessed <i>be</i> God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Psalm 106:48</a></b></br> Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">who only</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/77-14.htm">Psalm 77:14</a></b></br> Thou <i>art</i> the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-10.htm">Psalm 86:10</a></b></br> For thou <i>art</i> great, and doest wondrous things: thou <i>art</i> God alone.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Psalm 136:4</a></b></br> To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/71-16.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/psalms/31-23.htm">Doer</a> <a href="/psalms/68-18.htm">Elohim</a> <a href="/psalms/71-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Marvelous</a> <a href="/psalms/71-23.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Wondrous</a> <a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/76-7.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/73-28.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/psalms/106-21.htm">Doer</a> <a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Elohim</a> <a href="/psalms/73-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/78-12.htm">Marvelous</a> <a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/77-11.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/psalms/75-1.htm">Wondrous</a> <a href="/psalms/73-28.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 72</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/72-1.htm">David, praying for Solomon, shows the goodness and glory of God's kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">He blessed God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/72.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/72.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Blessed be the LORD God</b><br>This phrase is a doxology, a short hymn of praises to God, often used in the Psalms to express adoration and reverence. The term "LORD" in all caps refers to the divine name YHWH, emphasizing God's eternal and unchanging nature. The act of blessing God is a recognition of His supreme authority and goodness. This expression of praise is common in the Psalms and reflects a deep-seated tradition in Jewish worship, where God is acknowledged as the source of all blessings.<p><b>the God of Israel</b><br>This designation highlights the covenant relationship between God and the nation of Israel. It underscores God's faithfulness to His chosen people, as seen throughout the Old Testament. The title "God of Israel" is a reminder of the historical acts of deliverance and provision, such as the Exodus from Egypt and the giving of the Law at Sinai. It also points to the unique identity of Israel as a nation set apart for God's purposes, a theme that runs throughout the biblical narrative.<p><b>who alone does marvelous deeds</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the exclusivity of God's power and the wondrous nature of His works. The term "marvelous deeds" can refer to miraculous events, such as the parting of the Red Sea or the provision of manna in the wilderness. It also includes God's ongoing acts of creation and providence. The assertion that God "alone" performs these deeds distinguishes Him from the false gods of surrounding nations, affirming monotheism and the belief in God's unrivaled sovereignty. This theme is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/isaiah/44-24.htm">Isaiah 44:24</a>, which speaks of God's unique role as Creator and Redeemer.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The LORD God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing the God of Israel, who is praised for His unique and wondrous works.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, often seen as a representation of God's people and His covenant relationship with them.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/marvelous_deeds.htm">Marvelous Deeds</a></b><br>Refers to the extraordinary acts of God, which include creation, deliverance, and ongoing providence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_sovereignty.htm">Acknowledging God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God alone is the source of all marvelous deeds, and His sovereignty is unmatched.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_heart_of_praise.htm">Cultivating a Heart of Praise</a></b><br>Develop a habit of praising God for His wondrous works in your life and the world around you.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_power.htm">Trusting in God's Power</a></b><br>Trust that the same God who performed marvelous deeds in the past is active and powerful in your life today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_to_others.htm">Witnessing to Others</a></b><br>Share the marvelous deeds of God with others, as a testimony of His greatness and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_god's_faithfulness.htm">Reflecting on God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Regularly reflect on how God has been faithful in your life, reinforcing your trust and reliance on Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_72.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 72</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'let_your_yes_be_yes'_mean.htm">What does 'We will serve the Lord' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_58_6_invoke_violence.htm">Why does David, in Psalm 58, invoke violent divine judgment (verse 6) when other passages emphasize mercy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_david_claim_blamelessness.htm">(2 Samuel 22:21-25) How can David claim blamelessness here when other passages (e.g., 2 Samuel 11) describe serious moral failures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_a_carved_image_allowed_in_judges_18_31.htm">How do we reconcile the setting up of a carved image in Judges 18:31 with the strict prohibition against idolatry found elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/72.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 18, 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel</span> (compare the other doxologies, which begin similarly (<a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Psalm 41:13</a>; <a href="/psalms/89-52.htm">Psalm 89:52</a>; <a href="/psalms/106-42.htm">Psalm 106:42</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Who only doeth wondrous things</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/86-8.htm">Psalm 86:8, 10</a>; and <a href="/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And blessed be his glorious Name forever</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/46-2.htm">Psalm 46:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/69-30.htm">Psalm 69:30</a>; <a href="/psalms/113-2.htm">Psalm 113:2</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">And let the whole earth be filled with his glory.</span> The whole earth can no otherwise be filled with the glory of God, than by men everywhere glorifying him, and bowing clown in adoration before his Son. The promise had been made that so it should one day be (<a href="/numbers/14-21.htm">Numbers 14:21</a>); and the psalmist anticipates the fulfilment of the promise. <span class="cmt_word">Amen, and Amen</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Psalm 41:13</a>; <a href="/psalms/89-52.htm">Psalm 89:52</a>; <a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Psalm 106:48</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/72-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Blessed be</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּר֤וּךְ ׀</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rūḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ֭לֹהִים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who alone</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבַדּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇad·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">does</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹשֵׂ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">marvelous deeds.</span><br /><span class="heb">נִפְלָא֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6381.htm">Strong's 6381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 72:18 Praise be to Yahweh God the God (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/72-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 72:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 72:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/72-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 72:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 72:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>