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Berean Standard Bible

“May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.”

Psalms 72:8

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Study note

This psalm is a prayer for the king, traditionally linked to Solomon, asking that he rule with justice and care for the poor. It also looks toward a greater king.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

World English Bible (WEB)

He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth.

King James Version (KJV)

He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, And from the River unto the ends of the earth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let his kingdom be from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y dominará de mar á mar, y desde el río hasta los cabos de la tierra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Reine él de mar a mar, y desde el río Éufrates hasta los confines de la tierra.

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