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May he live[a] while the sun endures,
    and as long as the moon, throughout all generations.
May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass,
    like showers that water the earth.
In his days may righteousness flourish
    and peace abound, until the moon is no more.

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  1. Psalm 72:5 Gk: Heb may they fear you

May he endure[a](A) as long as the sun,
    as long as the moon, through all generations.(B)
May he be like rain(C) falling on a mown field,
    like showers watering the earth.
In his days may the righteous flourish(D)
    and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.

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  1. Psalm 72:5 Septuagint; Hebrew You will be feared