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Psalms 72:5
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Psalms 72:5
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May he endure
[a]
as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations.
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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.
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1.
1 Samuel 13:13
2.
Psalms 33:11
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[a].
Septuagint; Hebrew "You will be feared"
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