5 May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations. 6 May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth. 7 May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more.
Psalms 72:5–7
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Psalms 72:16–18
16 May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and its people like the grass of the field. 17 May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In h…
Psalms 61:5–7
5 For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name. 6 Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations. 7 May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion a…
Psalms 89:35–37
35 Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness— I will not lie to David— 36 his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, 37 like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah
Psalms 72:10–12
10 May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. 11 May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. 12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.
Psalms 20:3–5
3 May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah 4 May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. 5 May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all yo…
Psalms 89:28–30
28 I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast. 29 I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure. 30 If his sons forsake My law and do not walk in My judgments,
Psalms 104:30–32
30 When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth. 31 May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works. 32 He looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smolder.
Psalms 25:12–14
12 Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him. 13 His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. 14 The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
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