Psalms 72:16 web — Abundance of grain shall be throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass…

World English Bible

"Abundance of grain shall be throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field."

— Psalms 72:16, World English Bible

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Psalms 72 — Context

13

He will have pity on the poor and needy. He will save the souls of the needy.

14

He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence. Their blood will be precious in his sight.

15

They shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba. Men shall pray for him continually. They shall bless him all day long.

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Abundance of grain shall be throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field.

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His name endures forever. His name continues as long as the sun. Men shall be blessed by him. All nations will call him blessed.

18

Praise be to Yahweh God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.

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Blessed be his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and amen.

Psalms 72:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 72:16 say?
Psalms 72:16 in the World English Bible reads: “Abundance of grain shall be throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field.”
Where is Psalms 72:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 72:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 72, verse 16.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 72:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 72:16 in?
Psalms 72:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 72:16?
Psalms 72:16 reads (WEB): “Abundance of grain shall be throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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