Psalms 72:7
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
In his days shall the righteous flourish,.... As the grass of the field, Psa 72:16; the dews and rain of grace descending upon them; and as a branch, Pro 11:28. They being branches in Christ the vine,…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
In his days shall the righteous flourish - It will be a period when just and upright people will be protected, or when they shall receive the countenance of him who reigns. The administration of the…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
flourish The metaphor follows naturally upon that of the preceding verse. Cp. Pro 11:28; Psa 92:12-13. For the righteousLXX, Jer., Syr. read righteousness, which suits the parallelism better.
so long…
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