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Psalms 72:8 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth. "
Psalms 72:8
Verse in Context
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He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
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Psalms 72:1
"[[A Psalm for Solomon.]] Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son."
Psalms 72:2
"He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment."
Psalms 72:3
"The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness."
Psalms 72:4
"He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor."
Psalms 72:5
"They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations."
Psalms 72:6
"He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth."
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