May he continue[a] while the sun endures
and as long as the moon, throughout all generations.(A)
May he be like rain that falls on the cut grass,
like spring showers that water the earth.(B)
May the righteous[b] flourish in his days
and prosperity[c] abound
until the moon is no more.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 72:5 LXX; MT reads May they fear you
  2. Psalm 72:7 Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Jer read May righteousness
  3. Psalm 72:7 Or peace

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