17 His name shall be forever: his name shall endure as long as the Sun: all nations shall bless [a]him, and be blessed in him.

18 Blessed be the Lord God, even the God of Israel which only doeth [b]wondrous things.

19 And blessed be his glorious Name forever: and let all the earth be filled with his glory. So be it, even so be it.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 72:17 They shall pray to God for his continuance, and know that God doth prosper them for his sake.
  2. Psalm 72:18 He confesseth that except God miraculously preserve his people, that neither the king nor the kingdom can continue.

17 May his name endure forever;(A)
    may it continue as long as the sun.(B)

Then all nations will be blessed through him,[a]
    and they will call him blessed.(C)

18 Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel,(D)
    who alone does marvelous deeds.(E)
19 Praise be to his glorious name(F) forever;
    may the whole earth be filled with his glory.(G)
Amen and Amen.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 72:17 Or will use his name in blessings (see Gen. 48:20)