Psalm 72:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

Let the king live forever like the sun and the moon.

Cross References

Daniel 7:14

He was crowned king and given power and glory, so that all people of every nation and race would serve him. He will rule forever, and his kingdom is eternal, never to be destroyed.

Psalm 72:17

May the glory of the king shine brightly forever like the sun in the sky. Let him make nations prosper and learn to praise him.

Revelation 11:15

At the sound of the seventh trumpet, loud voices were heard in heaven. They said, “Now the kingdom of this world belongs to our Lord and to his Chosen One! And he will rule forever and ever!”

Daniel 7:27

“Then the greatest kingdom of all will be given to the chosen ones of God Most High. His kingdom will be eternal, and all others will serve and obey him.”

Daniel 2:44

During the time of those kings, the God who rules from heaven will set up an eternal kingdom that will never fall. It will be like the stone that was cut from the mountain, but not by human hands—the stone that crushed the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold. Your Majesty, in your dream the great God has told you what is going to happen, and you can trust this interpretation.

Isaiah 9:7

His power will never end; peace will last forever. He will rule David's kingdom and make it grow strong. He will always rule with honesty and justice. The Lord All-Powerful will make certain that all of this is done.

Psalm 89:29

“One of David's descendants will always be king, and his family will rule until the sky disappears.

Psalm 72:7

Let the king be fair with everyone, and let there be peace until the moon falls from the sky.

1 Kings 3:28

Everyone in Israel was amazed when they heard how Solomon had made his decision. They realized that God had given him wisdom to judge fairly.

1 Samuel 12:18

Samuel prayed, and that same day the Lord sent a thunderstorm. Everyone was afraid of the Lord and of Samuel.