Psalms 72:17 bbe — May his name go on for ever, as long as the sun: may men be blessing themselves by him; may all nations be blessing his…

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"May his name go on for ever, as long as the sun: may men be blessing themselves by him; may all nations be blessing his name."

— Psalms 72:17, Bible in Basic English

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“His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.”
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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.”
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Psalms 72 — Context

He will keep their souls free from evil designs and violent attacks; and their blood will be of value in his eyes.

May he have long life, and may gold from Sheba be given to him: may prayers be made for him at all times; may blessings be on him every day.

May there be wide-stretching fields of grain in the land, shaking on the top of the mountains, full of fruit like Lebanon: may its stems be unnumbered like the grass of the earth.

May his name go on for ever, as long as the sun: may men be blessing themselves by him; may all nations be blessing his name.

Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, the only doer of wonders.

Praise to the glory of his noble name for ever; let all the earth be full of his glory. So be it, So be it.

The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.

Psalms 72:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 72:17 say?

Psalms 72:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “May his name go on for ever, as long as the sun: may men be blessing themselves by him; may all nations be blessing his name.”

Where is Psalms 72:17 in the Bible?

Psalms 72:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 72, verse 17.

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 72:17.

What translation should I read Psalms 72:17 in?

Psalms 72:17 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 72:17?

Psalms 72:17 reads (BBE): “May his name go on for ever, as long as the sun: may men be blessing themselves by him; may all nations be blessing his name.” 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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