Psalm 72:18

Translations

Modern

Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.

Traditional

Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.

Literal

Blessed be YHWH God, the God of Israel, the One doing marvelous deeds—Him alone!

Latin

Benedictus Dominus Deus Israël, qui facit mirabilia solus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.

Notes

Psalms 72:18–19

This doxology (song of praise) ends Book Two of the Psalms.

Psalms 72:1–20

This royal psalm concludes Book Two, with Psalm 72:18–20 serving as an epilogue for the entire book. The psalmist considers the future of David's royal line and Zion (see Psalms 46, 48). He prays that Israel's kings will be good and successful, spreading the Lord's blessing to all people worldwide. The exceptional righteousness and rule desired in this prayer hint at the future arrival of Jesus, the Son of David.

Psalms 69:1–72:20

These last four psalms of Book Two contrast with the earlier psalms that describe God’s mighty acts in creation and redemption, ending with God’s march to Zion (Psalms 65–68). Psalms 69–71 describe the king's suffering, and Psalm 72 responds with a prayer for God to bless the king.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Royal Psalms Solomon’s Wisdom

Related verses

Psalm 41:13
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.
Psalm 106:48
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!
1 Chronicles 29:10
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.
Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
Psalm 86:10
For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.
Psalm 136:4
He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever.
Psalm 77:14
You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength among the peoples.
Psalm 68:35
O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!
Job 5:9
…the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.
1 Chronicles 29:20
Then David said to the whole assembly, “Bless the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king.
Daniel 4:2–3
I am pleased to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me.
Job 9:10
He does great things beyond searching out, and wonders without number.

Parallels

1 Kings 3:1–15 2 Chronicles 1:1–13 Psalm 45:1–17

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

David Glory Music Psalms, Book of Solomon (Person)

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of God: Glory of Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms

Psalm 72:18

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