Psalms 72:17
What does Psalms 72:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 72:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000His name shall endure for ever; His name shall be continued as long as the sun: And men shall be blessed in him; All nations shall call him happy.
KJV
King James Version · 1611His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901His name shall endure for ever; His name shall be continued as long as the sun: And men shall be blessed in him; All nations shall call him happy.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949May his name go on for ever, as long as the sun: may men be blessing themselves by him; may all nations be blessing his name.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862His name is to the age, Before the sun is his name continued, And they bless themselves in him, All nations do pronounce him happy.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Until I go into the sanctuary of God, and understand concerning their last ends.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890His name shall endure for ever; his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and [men] shall bless themselves in him; all nations shall call him blessed.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
- Acts 3:16
And by faith in his name hath his name made this man strong, whom ye behold and know: yea, the faith which is through him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
- Revelation 15:4
Who shall not fear, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy; for all the nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy righteous acts have been made manifest.
- Luke 1:31
And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
- Psalms 45:17
I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: Therefore shall the peoples give thee thanks for ever and ever.
- Ephesians 3:14
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father,
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