Psalm 72:11

Translations

Modern

May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Traditional

Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.

Literal

And all kings will bow low before him; all nations will serve him!

Latin

…et adorabunt eum omnes reges terræ; omnes gentes servient ei.

Original

Hebrew

English

May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Notes

Psalms 72:11

All kings and nations must submit to the messianic king (God's chosen leader). The hope in Psalm 2:10–11 will come true (see 96:1–3; 1 Corinthians 15:25) when other leaders and peoples bow and serve this king.

Psalms 72:8–11

The anointed king will rule the entire world. Even enemy nations will obey him. In the ancient Near East, giving gifts to the king showed his success and reputation (see 1 Kings 10).

Psalms 72:1–20

This royal psalm concludes Book Two, with Psalm 72:18–20 serving as an epilogue for the entire book. The psalmist considers the future of David's royal line and Zion (see Psalms 46, 48). He prays that Israel's kings will be good and successful, spreading the Lord's blessing to all people worldwide. The exceptional righteousness and rule desired in this prayer hint at the future arrival of Jesus, the Son of David.

Psalms 69:1–72:20

These last four psalms of Book Two contrast with the earlier psalms that describe God’s mighty acts in creation and redemption, ending with God’s march to Zion (Psalms 65–68). Psalms 69–71 describe the king's suffering, and Psalm 72 responds with a prayer for God to bless the king.

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