Psalm 72:15
New International Version
Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him and bless him all day long.

New Living Translation
Long live the king! May the gold of Sheba be given to him. May the people always pray for him and bless him all day long.

English Standard Version
Long may he live; may gold of Sheba be given to him! May prayer be made for him continually, and blessings invoked for him all the day!

Berean Standard Bible
Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.

King James Bible
And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.

New King James Version
And He shall live; And the gold of Sheba will be given to Him; Prayer also will be made for Him continually, And daily He shall be praised.

New American Standard Bible
So may he live, and may the gold of Sheba be given to him; And they are to pray for him continually; They are to bless him all day long.

NASB 1995
So may he live, and may the gold of Sheba be given to him; And let them pray for him continually; Let them bless him all day long.

NASB 1977
So may he live; and may the gold of Sheba be given to him; And let them pray for him continually; Let them bless him all day long.

Legacy Standard Bible
So may he live! And may they give to him the gold of Sheba; And let each pray for him continually; Let each bless him all day long.

Amplified Bible
So may he live, and may the gold of Sheba be given to him; And let them pray for him continually; Let them bless and praise him all day long.

Christian Standard Bible
May he live long! May gold from Sheba be given to him. May prayer be offered for him continually, and may he be blessed all day long.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
May he live long! May gold from Sheba be given to him. May prayer be offered for him continually, and may he be blessed all day long.

American Standard Version
And they shall live; and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: And men shall pray for him continually; They shall bless him all the day long.

Contemporary English Version
Long live the king! Give him gold from Sheba. Always pray for the king and praise him each day.

English Revised Version
And they shall live; and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: and men shall pray for him continually; they shall bless him all the day long.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
May he live long. May the gold from Sheba be given to him. May [the people] pray for him continually. May [they] praise him all day long.

Good News Translation
Long live the king! May he be given gold from Sheba; may prayers be said for him at all times; may God's blessings be on him always!

International Standard Version
May he live long and be given gold from Sheba, and may prayer be offered for him continuously, and may he be blessed every day.

Majority Standard Bible
Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.

NET Bible
May he live! May they offer him gold from Sheba! May they continually pray for him! May they pronounce blessings on him all day long!

New Heart English Bible
And he shall live, and the gold of Sheba shall be given to him. Men shall pray for him continually. He shall bless him all day long.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.

World English Bible
He will live; and Sheba’s gold will be given to him. Men will pray for him continually. They will bless him all day long.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He lives, and the gold of Sheba [is] given to Him, "" And prayer is continually made for Him, "" All day He is continually blessed.

Young's Literal Translation
And he liveth, and giveth to him of the gold of Sheba, And prayeth for him continually, All the day he doth bless him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he shall live, and there shall be given to him from the gold of Sheba: and there shall always be supplications for him; all the day shall they praise him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Arabia, for him they shall always adore: they shall bless him all the day.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he will live, and to him will be given from the gold of Arabia, and by him they will always adore. They will bless him all day long.

New American Bible
Long may he live, receiving gold from Sheba, prayed for without cease, blessed day by day.

New Revised Standard Version
Long may he live! May gold of Sheba be given to him. May prayer be made for him continually, and blessings invoked for him all day long.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba; prayer also shall be made to him continually, and daily shall he be praised.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He shall live and gold of Sheba will be given to him and we shall turn to him always, and they shall bless him all day.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
That they may live, and that he may give them of the gold of Sheba, That they may pray for him continually, Yea, bless him all the day.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall live, and there shall be given him of the gold of Arabia: and men shall pray for him continually; and all the day shall they praise him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Endow the King with Your Justice
14He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight. 15Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long. 16May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and its people like the grass of the field.…

Cross References
Isaiah 60:6
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

1 Kings 10:10
Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Revelation 21:24
By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.

1 Timothy 2:1-2
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

1 Kings 10:25
Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Isaiah 60:9
Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you.

Revelation 5:8
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

2 Chronicles 9:24
Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Isaiah 60:11
Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.

Revelation 8:3-4
Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.

2 Samuel 8:10
he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze,

Isaiah 45:14
This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’”

Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

2 Chronicles 9:9
Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. There had never been such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.


Treasury of Scripture

And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.

and he

Psalm 21:4
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

John 11:25
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

John 14:19
Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

to him

1 Kings 10:14
Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threescore and six talents of gold,

Matthew 2:11
And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

shall be given.

Psalm 72:19
And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

Psalm 45:4
And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

Matthew 6:10
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

daily

2 Chronicles 2:11,12
Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them…

2 Chronicles 9:1,4-8,23,24
And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart…

John 5:23
That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

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Psalm 72
1. David, praying for Solomon, shows the goodness and glory of God's kingdom
18. He blessed God














Long may he live!
This phrase is a heartfelt wish for the longevity of the king's reign. In Hebrew, the word for "live" is "חָיָה" (chayah), which not only refers to physical life but also to a life filled with vitality and purpose. The desire for a long life is a common biblical blessing, reflecting the belief that a righteous ruler's extended reign brings stability and prosperity to the nation. Historically, the longevity of a king's rule was seen as a sign of divine favor and blessing.

May gold from Sheba be given him
Sheba, likely located in the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia, was renowned for its wealth and trade in precious commodities, particularly gold. The mention of "gold from Sheba" symbolizes the abundance and prosperity that a wise and just ruler attracts. In the ancient Near East, the giving of gold was a sign of respect and allegiance. This phrase suggests that the king's wisdom and justice will draw the admiration and tribute of distant lands, emphasizing the far-reaching impact of his righteous rule.

May people ever pray for him
The Hebrew word for "pray" here is "פָּלַל" (palal), which conveys the idea of intercession and supplication. This phrase underscores the importance of the people's ongoing spiritual support for their leader. In a conservative Christian perspective, it highlights the biblical principle that leaders should be upheld in prayer, recognizing that their ability to govern wisely is dependent on divine guidance and strength. The continuous nature of the prayer ("ever") suggests a perpetual commitment to seeking God's favor and wisdom for the king.

and bless him all day long
The act of blessing, from the Hebrew "בָּרַךְ" (barak), involves invoking divine favor and protection. This phrase indicates a desire for the king to be continually surrounded by God's grace and favor. The repetition of blessings "all day long" suggests an unceasing acknowledgment of the king's role and the need for God's presence in his leadership. In a broader scriptural context, it reflects the biblical theme that a godly leader is a channel of blessing to the people, and in turn, the people respond with gratitude and prayers for his well-being.

(15) And he shall . . .--Literally, And he shall live, and shall give him of the gold of Sheba, and pray for him continually; every day shall he bless him. This can only refer to the man whose protection from harm and redemption from fraud and violence is mentioned in the last verse. The subject under the just government of the monarch will live, and will bring to his benefactor daily blessing, as well as rich gifts, with the gold of Sheba, and "with true prayers that shall be up at heaven, and enter there."

The Prayer Book version, "prayer shall be made to him," is quite inadmissible.

Gold of Sheba--i.e. (see Psalm 72:10), of Arabia (as in Prayer-Book). A Greek historian (Agatharchides), writing of the Sabaeans, gives an admiring account of the quantity of gold used in adorning and furnishing their houses. This wealth was probably acquired by commerce with India.

Verse 15. - And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba. He (i.e. Messiah) "shall live" - shall live on, and reign on, in his everlasting kingdom; and men shall bring to him of the gold of Sheba (1 Kings 10:10; Ezekiel 27:22), giving him of their best and rarest, in grateful acknowledgment of his goodness and protection. Prayer also shall be made for him continually. His subjects shall offer prayer for him continually, as Christians do when they pray, "Thy kingdom come" (Hengstenberg). And daily shall he be praised; rather, all day long shall they praise him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Long may he live!
וִיחִ֗י (wî·ḥî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2421: To live, to revive

May gold
מִזְּהַ֪ב (miz·zə·haḇ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

from Sheba
שְׁ֫בָ֥א (šə·ḇā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7614: Sheba -- a territory in soutwest Arabia, also the name of one or more descendant of Noah

be given
וְיִתֶּן־ (wə·yit·ten-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

him.
לוֹ֮ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

May people ever
תָמִ֑יד (ṯā·mîḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice

pray
וְיִתְפַּלֵּ֣ל (wə·yiṯ·pal·lêl)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6419: To judge, to intercede, pray

for him;
בַּעֲד֣וֹ (ba·‘ă·ḏōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1157: In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for

may they bless him
יְבָרֲכֶֽנְהֽוּ׃ (yə·ḇā·ră·ḵen·hū)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

day long.
הַ֝יּ֗וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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