Psalms 72:9 net — Before him the coastlands will bow down, and his enemies will lick the dust.

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"Before him the coastlands will bow down, and his enemies will lick the dust."

— Psalms 72:9, NET Bible

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Psalms 72 — Context

6

He will descend like rain on the mown grass, like showers that drench the earth.

7

During his days the godly will flourish; peace will prevail as long as the moon remains in the sky.

8

May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth!

9

Before him the coastlands will bow down, and his enemies will lick the dust.

10

The kings of Tarshish and the coastlands will offer gifts; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring tribute.

11

All kings will bow down to him; all nations will serve him.

12

For he will rescue the needy when they cry out for help, and the oppressed who have no defender.

Psalms 72:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 72:9 say?
Psalms 72:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Before him the coastlands will bow down, and his enemies will lick the dust.”
Where is Psalms 72:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 72:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 72, verse 9.
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 72:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 72:9 in?
Psalms 72:9 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 72:9?
Psalms 72:9 reads (NET): “Before him the coastlands will bow down, and his enemies will lick the dust.” 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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