Psalm 72:15 “Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pr…”

Psalm 72:15

Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.

World English Bible

He will live; and Sheba’s gold will be given to him. Men will pray for him continually. They will bless him all day long.

American Standard Version

And they shall live; and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: And men shall pray for him continually; They shall bless him all the day long.

Geneva Bible 1599

Yea, he shall liue, and vnto him shall they giue of the golde of Sheba: they shall also pray for him continually, and dayly blesse him.

Darby Translation

And he shall live; and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba; and prayer shall be made for him continually: all the day shall he be blessed.

Young's Literal Translation

And he liveth, and giveth to him of the gold of Sheba, And prayeth for him continually, All the day he doth bless him.

Bible in Basic English

May he have long life, and may gold from Sheba be given to him: may prayers be made for him at all times; may blessings be on him every day.

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Cross references

“And he”

Revelation 1:18 1 John 1:2 Psalm 21:4 John 11:25 John 14:19

Revelation 1:18 · BSB

the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.

1 John 1:2 · BSB

And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.

Psalm 21:4 · BSB

He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever.

John 11:25 · BSB

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.

John 14:19 · BSB

In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.

“to him”

1 Kings 10:14 Matthew 2:11

1 Kings 10:14 · BSB

The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents,

Matthew 2:11 · BSB

On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

“prayer”

2 Corinthians 13:14 1 Thessalonians 3:11 2 Timothy 4:22 Hebrews 10:19–22 Psalm 72:19 Psalm 45:4

2 Corinthians 13:14 · BSB

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

1 Thessalonians 3:11 · BSB

Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.

2 Timothy 4:22 · BSB

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.

Hebrews 10:19–22 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

Psalm 72:19 · BSB

And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.

Psalm 45:4 · BSB

In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

“daily”

Philippians 2:11 Jude 1:25 Revelation 5:8–14 2 Chronicles 9:1 2 Chronicles 9:4–8 2 Peter 3:18

Philippians 2:11 · BSB

and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Jude 1:25 · BSB

to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.

Revelation 5:8–14 · BSB

When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

2 Chronicles 9:1 · BSB

Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious s…

2 Chronicles 9:4–8 · BSB

the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, the attire of his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.

2 Peter 3:18 · BSB

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

Also

Isaiah 60:6

Isaiah 60:6 · BSB

Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.

16May 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, the people of its cities like the grass of the field.

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