Psalms 72 · Verse 20

Psalms 72:20

The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
Psalms 72:20, King James Version

Psalms 72:20 in other translations

BSBThus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.
WEBThis ends the prayers by David, the son of Jesse.
ASVThe prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
YLTThe prayers of David son of Jesse have been ended.
DARBYThe prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
BBEThe prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.
WebsterThe prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.

What does Psalms 72:20 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
20. ended--literally, "finished," or completed; the word never denotes fulfilment, except in a very late usage, as in Ezr 1:1; Da 12:7.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended - This was most probably the last Psalm he ever wrote. There may be several in the after part of this book which were written by him; but they were probably composed in a former period of his life, for this was the end of the poetic prayers of David the son of Jesse. Those that were found afterwards have got out of their proper connection.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 72:18-20

We are taught to bless God in Christ, for all he has done for us by him. David is earnest in prayer for the fulfilment of this prophecy and promise. It is sad to think how empty the earth is of the glory of God, how little service and honour he has from a world to which he is so bountiful. May we, like David, submit to Christ's authority, and partake of his righteousness and peace. May we bless him for the wonders…

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Psalms 72:20 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

כָּלּ֥וּka.Luthey are finishedH3615
תְפִלּ֑וֹתte.fi.Lot[the] prayers ofH8605
דָּ֝וִ֗דda.VidDavidH1732
בֶּן\־ben-[the] son ofH1121
יִשָֽׁי\׃yi.ShaiJesseH3448

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 72:20

  • 2 Samuel 23:1

    Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,

  • Luke 24:51

    And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

  • Job 31:40

    Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.

  • Jeremiah 51:64

    And thou shalt say, Thus shall Babylon sink, and shall not rise from the evil that I will bring upon her: and they shall be weary. Thus far are the words of Jeremiah.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
The prayers.This was probably the last Psalm he ever wrote; and with it ends the second book of the Psalter.
2Sa 23:1; Job 31:40; Jer 51:64; Lu 24:51

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Psalms 72:19

    And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

  • Psalms 72:20

    The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.

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Psalms 72:20 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Acábanse las oraciones de David, hijo de Isaí.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Les prières de David, fils d’Isaï, sont finies.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Es sind zu Ende die Gebete Davids, des Sohnes Isais.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Velut somnium surgentium, Domine, in civitate tua imaginem ipsorum ad nihilum rediges.