Psalms 72:5

     5. as long as . . . endure—literally, "with the sun," coeval with its existence, and before, or, in presence of the moon, while it lasts (compare Ge 11:28, "before Terah," literally, "in presence of," while he lived).

Psalms 72:7

     7, and, carrying out the figure, the results are described in an abundant production.

      the righteous—literally, "righteousness."

      flourish—literally, "sprout," or, "spring forth."

Psalms 72:17

     17. His name—or, "glorious perfections."

      as long as the sun—(Compare Ps 72:5).

      men shall be blessed— (Ge 12:3; 18:18).

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