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All nations shall serve Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/72.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And may all kings bow down before him, All nations serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/72.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And let all kings bow down before him, All nations serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/72.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And let all kings bow down before him, All nations serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/72.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And let all kings bow down to him, All nations serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/72.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Yes, all kings will bow down before him, All nations will serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/72.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let all kings bow in homage to him, all nations serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/72.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let all kings bow down to him, all nations serve him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/72.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Yea, all kings shall fall down before him; All nations shall serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/72.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Make other rulers bow down and all nations serve him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/72.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/72.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />May all kings worship him. May all nations serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/72.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All kings will bow down before him; all nations will serve him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/72.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May all kings bow down to him, and all nations serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/72.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/72.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All kings will bow down to him; all nations will serve him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/72.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, all kings shall fall down before him. All nations shall serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/72.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Yes, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/72.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, all kings shall fall down before him. All nations shall serve him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/72.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And all kings bow themselves to Him, "" All nations serve Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/72.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And all kings do bow themselves to him, All nations do serve him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/72.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all kings shall worship to him: all nations shall serve him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/72.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all kings of the earth shall adore him: all nations shall serve him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/72.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 71:11>And all the kings of the earth shall adore him. All nations will serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/72.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />May all kings bow before him, all nations serve him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/72.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />May all kings fall down before him, all nations give him service.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/72.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Yea, all kings shall worship him, all nations shall serve him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/72.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />All the Kings of the Earth will worship him and all the nations shall serve him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/72.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Yea, all kings shall prostrate themselves before him; All nations shall serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/72.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And all kings shall worship him; all the Gentiles shall serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/72-11.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=8716" 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">10</span>May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">May all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mə·lā·ḵîm (N-mp) -- King. From malak; a king.">kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: wə·yiš·ta·ḥă·wū- (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">bow down</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: gō·w·yim (N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">nations</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: ya·‘aḇ·ḏū·hū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">serve him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.…<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="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-24.htm">Revelation 21:24</a></span><br />By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-7.htm">Isaiah 49:7</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a></span><br />that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-9.htm">Zechariah 14:9</a></span><br />On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a></span><br />Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a></span><br />In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a></span><br />And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a></span><br />Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a></span><br />By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Micah 4:1-2</a></span><br />In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a></span><br />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="/isaiah/66-23.htm">Isaiah 66:23</a></span><br />From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come to worship before Me,” says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">1 Corinthians 15:24-25</a></span><br />Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. / For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/2-11.htm">Zephaniah 2:11</a></span><br />The LORD will be terrifying to them when He starves all the gods of the earth. Then the nations of every shore will bow in worship to Him, each in its own place.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Yes, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.</p><p class="hdg">all kings</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Psalm 2:10-12</a></b></br> Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/138-4.htm">Psalm 138:4,5</a></b></br> All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/49-22.htm">Isaiah 49:22,23</a></b></br> Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in <i>their</i> arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon <i>their</i> shoulders… </p><p class="hdg">all nations</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Psalm 86:9</a></b></br> All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-9.htm">Isaiah 11:9</a></b></br> They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/54-5.htm">Isaiah 54:5</a></b></br> For thy Maker <i>is</i> thine husband; the LORD of hosts <i>is</i> his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/72-9.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/psalms/69-9.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/psalms/68-30.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/38-6.htm">Prostrate</a> <a href="/psalms/69-36.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/psalms/22-30.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/psalms/66-7.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/76-3.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/psalms/73-18.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/psalms/76-12.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Prostrate</a> <a href="/psalms/79-2.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/psalms/97-7.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Themselves</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>May all kings bow down to him</b><br>This phrase envisions a time when earthly rulers will recognize the authority and supremacy of the one being addressed. In the context of <a href="/psalms/72.htm">Psalm 72</a>, this is a royal psalm attributed to Solomon, but it also points prophetically to the Messiah. The imagery of kings bowing is significant in the ancient Near Eastern context, where kings were often seen as semi-divine figures themselves. The act of bowing signifies submission and acknowledgment of a higher authority. This is reminiscent of the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/49-7.htm">Isaiah 49:7</a>, where it is foretold that kings will see and arise, and princes will bow down because of the Lord. The ultimate fulfillment of this is seen in the New Testament, where Jesus Christ is recognized as the King of Kings (<a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>), and every knee is said to bow at His name (<a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10</a>).<p><b>and all nations serve him</b><br>The phrase extends the vision of universal dominion beyond just kings to include all nations. This reflects the biblical theme of God's plan for all nations to be blessed through the seed of Abraham (<a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a>). In the historical context, Israel was a small nation surrounded by powerful empires, making this vision of global submission to Israel's king quite remarkable. Theologically, it points to the eschatological hope where the Messiah's reign will bring peace and justice to all nations, as seen in prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-4</a>, where nations stream to the mountain of the Lord. In the New Testament, this is echoed in the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>), where Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations, indicating the global scope of His kingdom. The service of all nations to the Messiah is ultimately fulfilled in the vision of <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a>, where a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language stands before the throne and before the Lamb.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/72.htm">Psalm 72</a>, Solomon was the son of King David and Bathsheba, known for his wisdom and wealth. This psalm is often seen as a prayer for his reign and a prophetic vision of the Messiah's kingdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/kings.htm">Kings</a></b><br>Refers to the rulers of various nations. In the context of this psalm, it symbolizes the global recognition and submission to the authority of the king being described, ultimately pointing to the Messiah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a></b><br>Represents all the peoples and countries of the world. The psalm envisions a time when all nations will acknowledge and serve the king, indicating a universal reign.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/messiah.htm">Messiah</a></b><br>While the immediate context may refer to Solomon, the ultimate fulfillment is seen in the Messiah, Jesus Christ, whose kingdom is eternal and universal.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, through which the Messiah would come. The psalm reflects the hope and expectation of Israel for a righteous and just ruler.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_sovereignty_of_christ.htm">Universal Sovereignty of Christ</a></b><br><a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11</a> points to the ultimate reign of Jesus Christ over all the earth. Believers are encouraged to live in anticipation of His kingdom, recognizing His authority in their lives today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_leaders.htm">Prayer for Leaders</a></b><br>Just as the psalm is a prayer for the king, Christians are called to pray for their leaders, that they may govern with justice and righteousness, reflecting the character of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mission_and_evangelism.htm">Mission and Evangelism</a></b><br>The vision of all nations serving the Messiah underscores the importance of the Great Commission. Believers are tasked with spreading the gospel to all corners of the earth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_promises.htm">Hope in God's Promises</a></b><br>This verse reassures believers of the fulfillment of God's promises. Despite current world events, Christians can have hope in the eventual establishment of Christ's kingdom.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/72.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Yea, all kings shall . . .</span>--Better, as before, <span class= "ital">Let all kings.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/72.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him</span> (comp. <a href="/isaiah/49-7.htm">Isaiah 49:7, 23</a>; <a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3-14</a>). This prophecy has not yet been fulfilled in the letter; but it may one day be exactly accomplished. Or it may not have been intended to be understood literally. General truths are often expressed by the sacred writers universally. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/72-11.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">May all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kings</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלָכִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·lā·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bow down to him</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשְׁתַּחֲווּ־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiš·ta·ḥă·wū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> </span><span class="str2">To depress, prostrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nations</span><br /><span class="heb">גּוֹיִ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(gō·w·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><br /><span class="word">serve him.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַֽעַבְדֽוּהוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘aḇ·ḏū·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> </span><span class="str2">To work, to serve, till, enslave</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 72:11 Yes all kings shall fall down before (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/72-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 72:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 72:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/72-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 72:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 72:12" /></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>