Psalms 72:8

8 May he rule from sea to sea and from the River[a] to the ends of the earth.

Psalms 72:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
ESV
8 May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth!
NLT
8 May he reign from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth.
MSG
8 Rule from sea to sea, from the River to the Rim.
CSB
8 And may he rule from sea to sea and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

Psalms 72:8 In-Context

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.
8 May he rule from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth.
9 May the desert tribes bow before him and his enemies lick the dust.
10 May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores bring tribute to him. May the kings of Sheba and Seba present him gifts.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Exodus 23:31; S 1 Kings 4:21
  • 2. Zechariah 9:10

Footnotes 1

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