Bible verse

Psalm 72:9

May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.

Psalm 72:9 · BSB

Psalm 72:9 in context

The verses around it, from Psalm 72.

5 May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations.

6 May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.

7 May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more.

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

9 May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.

10 May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.

11 May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.

13 He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.

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Psalm 72:9 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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