Psalms 72:9

They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.

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Other Translations for Psalms 72:9

BSB
May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.
AKJV
They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.
CPDV
In his sight, the Ethiopians will fall prostrate, and his enemies will lick the ground.
ERV
They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.
NHEB
Those who dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him. His enemies shall lick the dust.
SMT
Inhabitants of the desert shall bow before him, and his enemies shall lick the dust.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 72:9

TheythatdwellinthewildernessH6728Noun MasculineshallbowH3766VerbbeforeH6440Noun MasculinehimandhisenemiesH341shalllickH3897VerbthedustH6083Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 72:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 72:9
Summary
Enemies submit and surrender to ruler
Place
Wilderness
Event
Enemies bow in defeat
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Promise