What does Psalm 72:17 mean?
ESV: May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun! May people be blessed in him, all nations call him blessed!
NIV: May his name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun. Then all nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed.
NASB: May his name endure forever; May his name produce descendants as long as the sun shines; And may people wish blessings on themselves by him; May all nations call him blessed.
CSB: May his name endure forever; as long as the sun shines, may his fame increase. May all nations be blessed by him and call him blessed.
NLT: May the king’s name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun shines. May all nations be blessed through him and bring him praise.
KJV: His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.
NKJV: His name shall endure forever; His name shall continue as long as the sun. And men shall be blessed in Him; All nations shall call Him blessed.
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Book Summary:
The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a ''Psalm'' in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.
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