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Then all nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed. <a href="/nlt/psalms/72.htm">New Living Translation</a> May the king’s name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun shines. May all nations be blessed through him and bring him praise. <a href="/esv/psalms/72.htm">English Standard Version</a> May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun! May people be blessed in him, all nations call him blessed! <a href="/bsb/psalms/72.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/psalms/72.htm">King James Bible</a> His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/72.htm">New King James Version</a> His name shall endure forever; His name shall continue as long as the sun. And men shall be blessed in Him; All nations shall call Him blessed. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/72.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> May his name endure forever; May his name produce descendants as long as the sun shines; And may people wish blessings on themselves by him; May all nations call him blessed. <a href="/nasb/psalms/72.htm">NASB 1995</a> May his name endure forever; May his name increase as long as the sun shines; And let men bless themselves by him; Let all nations call him blessed. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/72.htm">NASB 1977 </a> May his name endure forever; May his name increase as long as the sun shines; And let men bless themselves by him; Let all nations call him blessed. <a href="/lsb/psalms/72.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> May his name endure forever; May his name increase as long as the sun shines; Let all nations be blessed in him; Let all nations call him blessed. <a href="/amp/psalms/72.htm">Amplified Bible</a> May his name endure forever; May his name continue as long as the sun; And let men bless themselves by him; Let all nations call him blessed. <a href="/csb/psalms/72.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> May his name endure forever; as long as the sun shines, may his fame increase. May all nations be blessed by him and call him blessed. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/72.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> May his name endure forever; as long as the sun shines, may his fame increase. May all nations be blessed by him and call him blessed. <a href="/asv/psalms/72.htm">American Standard Version</a> His name shall endure for ever; His name shall be continued as long as the sun: And men shall be blessed in him; All nations shall call him happy. <a href="/cev/psalms/72.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> May the glory of the king shine brightly forever like the sun in the sky. Let him make nations prosper and learn to praise him. <a href="/erv/psalms/72.htm">English Revised Version</a> His name shall endure for ever; his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him; all nations shall call him happy. <a href="/gwt/psalms/72.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> May his name endure forever. May his name continue as long as the sun [shines]. May all nations be blessed through him and call him blessed. <a href="/gnt/psalms/72.htm">Good News Translation</a> May the king's name never be forgotten; may his fame last as long as the sun. May all nations ask God to bless them as he has blessed the king. <a href="/isv/psalms/72.htm">International Standard Version</a> May his fame be eternal— as long as the sun— may his name endure, and may they be blessed through him, and may all nations call him blessed. <a href="/net/psalms/72.htm">NET Bible</a> May his fame endure! May his dynasty last as long as the sun remains in the sky! May they use his name when they formulate their blessings! May all nations consider him to be favored by God! <a href="/nheb/psalms/72.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> His name endures forever. His name continues as long as the sun. Men shall be blessed by him. All nations will call him blessed. <a href="/wbt/psalms/72.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/psalms/72.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/web/psalms/72.htm">World English Bible</a> His name endures forever. His name continues as long as the sun. Men shall be blessed by him. All nations will call him blessed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/72.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> His Name is for all time, "" Before the sun is His Name continued, "" And they bless themselves in Him, "" All nations pronounce Him blessed. <a href="/ylt/psalms/72.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> His name is to the age, Before the sun is his name continued, And they bless themselves in him, All nations do pronounce him happy. <a href="/slt/psalms/72.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> His name shall be forever: his name shall flourish before the sun: and they shall be praised in him: all nations shall pronounce him happy.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/72.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Let his name be blessed for evermore : his name continueth before the sun. And in him shall all the tribes of the earth be blessed: all nations shall magnify him. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/72.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 71:17>May his name be blessed forever; may his name remain before the sun. And all the tribes of the earth will be blessed in him. All nations will magnify him. <a href="/nabre/psalms/72.htm">New American Bible</a> May his name be forever; as long as the sun, may his name endure. May the tribes of the earth give blessings with his name; may all the nations regard him as favored. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/72.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun. May all nations be blessed in him; may they pronounce him happy.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/72.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> His name shall endure for ever; his name shall be continued as long as the sun; and men shall be blessed in him; all nations shall call him blessed. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/72.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And his Name shall be blessed to eternity and his Name is before the sun; all the nations will be blessed in him and they all will glorify him.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/72.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> May his name endure for ever; May his name be continued as long as the sun; May men also bless themselves by him; May all nations call him happy. <a href="/sep/psalms/72.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Let his name be blessed for ever: his name shall endure longer than the sun: and all the tribes of the earth shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. <a href="/parallel/psalms/72-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=8767" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/72.htm">Endow the King with Your Justice</a> …16May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and its people like the grass of the field. 17<a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">May his name</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yə·hî (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">endure</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">forever;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">may his name</a> <a href="/hebrew/5125.htm" title="5125: yå̄·nīn (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To propagate, increase. A primitive root; to resprout, i.e. Propagate by shoots; figuratively, to be perpetual.">continue</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê- (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/8121.htm" title="8121: še·meš (N-cs) -- From an unused root meaning to be brilliant; the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. A notched battlement.">long as the sun shines.</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">In 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.">may 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/1288.htm" title="1288: wə·yiṯ·bā·rə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">be blessed;</a> <a href="/hebrew/833.htm" title="833: yə·’aš·šə·rū·hū (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- To go straight, go on, advance. Or rasher; a primitive root; to be straight; figuratively, to go forward, be honest, proper.">may they call him blessed.</a> 18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a> I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” <a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a> And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” <a href="/genesis/26-4.htm">Genesis 26:4</a> I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, <a href="/genesis/28-14.htm">Genesis 28:14</a> Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-10</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ... <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / 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. <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9-10</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. / And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a> For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a> She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18-20</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a> He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Luke 1:68-79</a> “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.His name<a href="/psalms/45-17.htm">Psalm 45:17</a> I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.<a href="/psalms/89-36.htm">Psalm 89:36</a> His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.<a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.shall endure.<a href="/ephesians/3-14.htm">Ephesians 3:14</a> For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,<a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Colossians 1:3</a> We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,<a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,men<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a> And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.<a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a> And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.<a href="/acts/3-16.htm">Acts 3:16</a> And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.all nations<a href="/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2</a> And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.<a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Luke 1:48</a> For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.<a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a> Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/71-18.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/72-15.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/72-15.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/67-7.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/psalms/49-11.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/job/36-1.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/psalms/68-21.htm">Continues</a> <a href="/psalms/72-5.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/psalms/72-5.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/job/28-22.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/psalms/69-23.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/68-3.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/71-21.htm">Increase</a> <a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/job/9-20.htm">Pronounce</a> <a href="/psalms/50-2.htm">Shines</a> <a href="/psalms/72-5.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/96-2.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/96-2.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/psalms/89-36.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/psalms/78-17.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">Continues</a> <a href="/psalms/81-15.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/145-7.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/84-4.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/73-12.htm">Increase</a> <a href="/psalms/77-14.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/109-17.htm">Pronounce</a> <a href="/psalms/139-12.htm">Shines</a> <a href="/psalms/74-16.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/psalms/73-6.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 72</div>1. <a href="/psalms/72-1.htm">David, praying for Solomon, shows the goodness and glory of God's kingdom</a> 18. <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">He blessed God</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>May his name endure forever; This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of the king's name, which in biblical terms often signifies his reputation, authority, and legacy. In the context of <a href="/psalms/72.htm">Psalm 72</a>, traditionally attributed to Solomon, it reflects the hope for a lasting dynasty. This echoes God's covenant with David in <a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>, where God promises that David's house and kingdom will endure forever. Theologically, this points to the Messianic expectation fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose kingdom is eternal (<a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a>). The enduring name also signifies the unchanging nature of God's promises and His faithfulness throughout generations.may his name continue as long as the sun shines. This phrase uses the imagery of the sun, a constant and enduring element in creation, to illustrate the perpetual nature of the king's reign. The sun is often used in Scripture to symbolize constancy and reliability (<a href="/psalms/89-36.htm">Psalm 89:36-37</a>). In ancient Near Eastern culture, the sun was a symbol of life and sustenance, reinforcing the idea of a kingdom that provides and endures. This also foreshadows the eternal reign of Christ, the "Sun of Righteousness" (<a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2</a>), whose kingdom will have no end.In him may all nations be blessed; This phrase recalls the Abrahamic covenant in <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>, where God promises that all nations will be blessed through Abraham's offspring. It highlights the universal scope of God's plan for salvation, extending beyond Israel to all peoples. This is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, through whom the blessing of salvation is offered to all nations (<a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Galatians 3:8, 14</a>). The phrase underscores the inclusivity of the Gospel and the mission of the Church to spread this blessing worldwide (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>).may they call him blessed. The final phrase suggests a response of praise and recognition from the nations. To "call him blessed" is to acknowledge the king's role in bringing about God's blessing. In a broader sense, it points to the worship and adoration due to Christ, who is the ultimate source of blessing. This reflects the eschatological vision in <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9-10</a>, where people from every nation, tribe, and language worship the Lamb. It emphasizes the rightful response to God's anointed king, culminating in the universal acknowledgment of Jesus as Lord (<a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> Traditionally attributed to Solomon, this psalm is a royal psalm that prays for the king's reign and prosperity. It reflects the ideal of a righteous and just ruler. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> Solomon's father, King David, is often associated with the promises of a lasting dynasty, which this psalm echoes. 3. <a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a> The psalm speaks of all nations being blessed through the king, which points to a universal scope beyond Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sun.htm">The Sun</a> Used metaphorically to signify eternity and the enduring nature of the king's name and influence. 5. <a href="/topical/m/messiah.htm">Messiah</a> While originally about Solomon, Christians see a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ, the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic covenant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_enduring_name_of_christ.htm">The Enduring Name of Christ</a> The name of Jesus is eternal and will be praised as long as the sun shines. Believers are called to honor and proclaim His name in their daily lives. <a href="/topical/u/universal_blessing_through_christ.htm">Universal Blessing through Christ</a> Just as the psalm speaks of all nations being blessed, Christians are reminded of their mission to share the gospel, bringing the blessing of salvation to all people. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_god's_promises.htm">The Fulfillment of God's Promises</a> God's promises to David and Abraham find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness to His promises. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_a_blessing_to_others.htm">Living as a Blessing to Others</a> As followers of Christ, we are called to be a blessing to others, reflecting the character and love of Jesus in our interactions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_72.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 72</a> <a href="/q/how_many_animals_were_on_the_ark.htm">What does the Bible say about Arabs?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_72's_meanings.htm">If Psalm 72 is traditionally attributed to Solomon but also seen as messianic, how do we reconcile conflicting interpretations with other Old Testament texts?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_abrahamic_covenant.htm">What is the Abrahamic Covenant?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_proof_of_judgment_in_psalm_125_5.htm">In Psalm 125:5, is there historical or archaeological proof of a specific judgment that differentiates the fate of the righteous from the 'evildoers' mentioned?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/72.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) Shall be continued.--Rather, have issue. Literally, send out new shoots.As long as the sun.--See Note on <a href="/psalms/72-5.htm" title="They shall fear you as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.">Psalm 72:5</a>.Shall be blessed in him.--Or, bless themselves in him. The meaning is clear, though the Hebrew is rather vague. The monarch will himself be a source of blessing to his people, who will never tire of blessing him. The psalmist's prayer finds a genuine echo in the noble dedication of In Memoriam:"May you rule us long,And leave us rulers of your bloodAs noble, till the latest day!May children of our children say,'She wrought her people lasting good.' "For the doxology closing the second book, and for the note apparently appended by the collector of this book, "the prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended," see General Introduction.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/72.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - His Name shall endure forever (comp. <a href="/psalms/45-2.htm">Psalm 45:2, 6</a>; <a href="/psalms/102-12.htm">Psalm 102:12</a>; <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a>). "The eternity of the Name is based upon the eternity of the kingdom" (Hengstenberg). His Name shall be continued as long as the sun (comp. ver. 5); or, his Name shall be renewed - shall spring again to fresh life. Dr. Kay compares an expression of Renan's, "Son culte se rajeunira." And men shall be blessed in him; literally, men shall bless themselves in him (comp. <a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a>; <a href="/genesis/26-4.htm">Genesis 26:4</a>). All nations shall call him blessed. With these words the psalm, properly speaking, ends. The doxology (vers. 18, 19) and the note (ver. 20) were probably appended by the arranger of the book. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/72-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>May his name שְׁמ֨וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name endure יְהִ֤י (yə·hî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be forever; לְֽעוֹלָ֗ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always may his name שְׁ֫מ֥וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name increase יִנּ֪וֹן (yin·nō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5125.htm">Strong's 5125: </a> To resprout, propagate by shoots, to be perpetual as לִפְנֵי־ (lip̄·nê-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face long as the sun shines. שֶׁמֶשׁ֮ (še·meš) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8121.htm">Strong's 8121: </a> The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement In him ב֑וֹ (ḇōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> may all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every nations גּוֹיִ֥ם (gō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts be blessed; וְיִתְבָּ֥רְכוּ (wə·yiṯ·bā·rə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse may they call him blessed. יְאַשְּׁרֽוּהוּ׃ (yə·’aš·šə·rū·hū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_833.htm">Strong's 833: </a> To be straight, to go forward, be honest, proper <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 72:17 His name endures forever (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/72-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 72:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 72:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/72-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 72:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 72:18" /></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>