Psalms 72:17 meaning and explanation

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.

Psalms 72:17, Berean Standard Bible

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Psalm 72 is a prayer for the king, credited to Solomon, asking God to give him justice and righteousness. Verse 17 closes the prayer's picture of an ideal reign: the king's name will endure as long as the sun shines, and all nations will be blessed in him.

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