Psalms 72:5

5 May he endure[a] as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations.

Psalms 72:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.
ESV
5 May they fear you while the sun endures, and as long as the moon, throughout all generations!
NLT
5 May they fear you as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains in the sky. Yes, forever!
MSG
5 Outlast the sun, outlive the moon - age after age after age.
CSB
5 May he continue while the sun endures, and as long as the moon, throughout all generations.

Psalms 72:5 In-Context

3 May the mountains bring prosperity to the people, the hills the fruit of righteousness.
4 May he defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; may he crush the oppressor.
5 May he endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations.
6 May he be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth.
7 In his days may the righteous flourish and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.

Cross References 2

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Septuagint; Hebrew "You will be feared"
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