Psalm 72:9

New International Reader's Version

May the desert tribes bow down to him. May his enemies lick the dust.

Cross References

Genesis 3:14

So the Lord God spoke to the serpent. He said, “Because you have done this, “You are set apart from all livestock and all wild animals. I am putting a curse on you. You will crawl on your belly. You will eat dust all the days of your life.

1 Kings 9:18

and Baalath. He built up Tadmor in the desert. All those towns were in his land.

Psalm 110:1

The Lord says to my lord, “Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your control.”

Psalm 110:6

He will judge the nations. He will pile up dead bodies on the field of battle. He will crush the rulers of the whole earth.

Psalm 2:9

You will break them with an iron scepter. You will smash them to pieces like clay pots.”

Psalm 22:29

All rich people of the earth will feast and worship God. All who go down to the grave will kneel in front of him. Those who cannot keep themselves alive will kneel.

Isaiah 49:23

Their kings will become like fathers to you. Their queens will be like mothers who nurse you. They will bow down to you with their faces toward the ground. They will kiss the dust at your feet to show you their respect. Then you will know that I am the Lord. Those who put their hope in me will not be ashamed.”

Micah 7:17

They’ll be forced to eat dust like a snake. They’ll be like creatures that have to crawl on the ground. They’ll come out of their dens trembling with fear. They’ll show respect for the Lord our God. They will also have respect for his people.

Luke 19:27

And what about my enemies who did not want me to be king over them? Bring them here! Kill them in front of me!’ ”