Psalm 72:5

Translations

Modern

May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations.

Traditional

They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.

Literal

They will fear You with the sun, and before the face of the moon, from generation to generations.

Latin

Et permanebit cum sole, et ante lunam, in generatione et generationem.

Original

Hebrew

English

May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations.

Notes

Psalms 72:5

May they fear him: In Hebrew, this phrase appears to be a response to the enforcement of justice. The Greek version reads May they endure, which makes this a prayer for long life (Psalm 21:4; 72:15, 17).

Psalms 72:1–7

Justice brings balance to nature, leading to harmony, prosperity, and fertility.

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.

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