Psalm 72:7
New International Version
In his days may the righteous flourish and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.

New Living Translation
May all the godly flourish during his reign. May there be abundant prosperity until the moon is no more.

English Standard Version
In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!

Berean Standard Bible
May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more.

King James Bible
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.

New King James Version
In His days the righteous shall flourish, And abundance of peace, Until the moon is no more.

New American Standard Bible
May the righteous flourish in his days, As well as an abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.

NASB 1995
In his days may the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace till the moon is no more.

NASB 1977
In his days may the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace till the moon is no more.

Legacy Standard Bible
May the righteous flourish in his days, And abundance of peace until the moon is no more.

Amplified Bible
In his days may the righteous flourish, And peace abound until the moon is no more.

Christian Standard Bible
May the righteous flourish in his days and well-being abound until the moon is no more.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more.

American Standard Version
In his days shall the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace, till the moon be no more.

Contemporary English Version
Let the king be fair with everyone, and let there be peace until the moon falls from the sky.

English Revised Version
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace, till the moon be no more.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
May righteous people blossom in his day. May there be unlimited peace until the moon no longer [shines].

Good News Translation
May righteousness flourish in his lifetime, and may prosperity last as long as the moon gives light.

International Standard Version
The righteous will flourish at the proper time and peace will prevail until the moon is no more.

Majority Standard Bible
May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more.

NET Bible
During his days the godly will flourish; peace will prevail as long as the moon remains in the sky.

New Heart English Bible
In his days, the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.

Webster's Bible Translation
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.

World English Bible
In his days, the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The righteous flourish in His days, "" And abundance of peace until the moon is not.

Young's Literal Translation
Flourish in his days doth the righteous, And abundance of peace till the moon is not.

Smith's Literal Translation
The just one shall break forth in his days, and a multitude of peace even till no moon.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In his days shall justice spring up, and abundance of peace, till the moon be taken sway.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In his days, justice will rise like the sun, with abundance of peace, until the moon is taken away.

New American Bible
That abundance may flourish in his days, great bounty, till the moon be no more.

New Revised Standard Version
In his days may righteousness flourish and peace abound, until the moon is no more.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In his days shall the righteous flourish, and abundance of peace so long as the moon endures.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The righteous shall spring up in his days and the abundance of peace until the moon passes away.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
In his days let the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace, till the moon be no more.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In his days shall righteousness spring up; and abundance of peace till the moon be removed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Endow the King with Your Justice
6May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth. 7May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more. 8May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.…

Cross References
Isaiah 11:6-9
The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ...

Isaiah 32:16-18
Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field. / The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. / Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Isaiah 60:17-18
Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler. / No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.

Isaiah 2:4
Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war.

Jeremiah 23:5-6
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.

Micah 4:3-4
Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war. / And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken.

Zechariah 9:10
And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

Isaiah 35:1-2
The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.

Isaiah 65:25
The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but the food of the serpent will be dust. They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain,” says the LORD.

Isaiah 55:12-13
You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. / Instead of the thornbush, the cypress will grow, and instead of the brier, the myrtle will spring up; this will make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign, never to be destroyed.”

Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

Ephesians 2:14-17
For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ...


Treasury of Scripture

In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endures.

in his days

Psalm 132:15-18
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread…

Isaiah 11:6-9
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them…

Isaiah 32:3-8,15-20
And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken…

abundance

1 Kings 4:25
And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon.

1 Chronicles 22:8,9
But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight…

Isaiah 2:4
And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

so long as the moon endureth.

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














May the righteous flourish
The phrase "May the righteous flourish" speaks to the prosperity and well-being of those who live in accordance with God's will. The Hebrew word for "righteous" is "צַדִּיק" (tzaddik), which denotes someone who is just, ethical, and in right standing with God. In the context of ancient Israel, righteousness was not merely a personal attribute but a communal one, reflecting the health and justice of the society as a whole. The word "flourish" comes from the Hebrew "פָּרַח" (parach), meaning to blossom or thrive. This imagery suggests a life that is vibrant and full, akin to a tree planted by streams of water, as described in Psalm 1. The flourishing of the righteous is a testament to God's blessing and favor, and it serves as a beacon of hope and encouragement for believers to pursue a life of holiness and integrity.

in his days
The phrase "in his days" refers to the reign of the king being described in this psalm, traditionally understood to be Solomon, or prophetically, the Messiah. The Hebrew word for "days" is "יָמִים" (yamim), which can signify not just a literal period but an era or epoch characterized by certain qualities or events. In the historical context, Solomon's reign was marked by peace and prosperity, a golden age for Israel. Prophetically, this phrase points to the Messianic age, a time when the ultimate King, Jesus Christ, will reign with perfect justice and righteousness. This era is anticipated as a time of unparalleled peace and flourishing for God's people, fulfilling the promises made throughout Scripture.

and prosperity abound
The phrase "and prosperity abound" highlights the abundance and peace that accompany the reign of a righteous king. The Hebrew word for "prosperity" is "שָׁלוֹם" (shalom), which encompasses peace, completeness, and welfare. It is a holistic term that goes beyond mere material wealth to include spiritual and relational well-being. The word "abound" is derived from the Hebrew "רָבָה" (ravah), meaning to multiply or increase. This suggests an overflowing abundance that touches every aspect of life. In the biblical narrative, true prosperity is always linked to God's presence and favor. It is a reminder that when God's kingdom is established, His peace and prosperity will permeate all creation, restoring it to its intended glory.

till the moon is no more
The phrase "till the moon is no more" uses poetic language to convey the enduring nature of the blessings described. The moon, a constant in the night sky, symbolizes time and continuity. The Hebrew word for "moon" is "יָרֵחַ" (yareach), and its mention here underscores the idea of an everlasting reign. This phrase echoes the eternal promises made to David in 2 Samuel 7:16, where God assures him that his throne will be established forever. In a prophetic sense, this points to the eternal reign of Christ, whose kingdom will have no end. The imagery of the moon ceasing to exist serves to emphasize the unending nature of God's covenantal promises and the ultimate fulfillment of His redemptive plan for humanity.

(7) Flourish--i.e., spring up and grow like vegetation after rain.

Endureth.--See margin, and comp. Job 14:12, "till the heavens be no more."

Verse 7. - In his days shall the righteous flourish. In Messiah's days, when his kingdom is fully established, the righteous will flourish and prosper, since the wicked will not be suffered to hinder them (comp. ver. 4; and see Butler's 'Analogy,' pt. 1, ch. 3). And abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth; literally, till there be no longer a moon (comp. ver. 5).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
May the righteous
צַדִּ֑יק (ṣad·dîq)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

flourish
יִֽפְרַח־ (yip̄·raḥ-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6524: To break forth as a, bud, bloom, to spread, to fly, to flourish

in his days
בְּיָמָ֥יו (bə·yā·māw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

and prosperity
שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם (lō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace

abound,
וְרֹ֥ב (wə·rōḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness

until
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

the moon
יָרֵֽחַ׃ (yā·rê·aḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3394: The moon

is no more.
בְּלִ֥י (bə·lî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1097: Failure, nothing, destruction, without, not yet, because not, as long as


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