Psalms 72:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 72:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 72:9 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 72:9 — KJV
“They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.”
— Psalms 72:9 (KJV)
Psalms 72:9 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
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Cross-References for Psalms 72:9
“Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:9: bow, before, enemies
“How much less in them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, which are crushed before the moth?”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:9: dwell, before, dust
“Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings? he gave them as the dust to his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow. the righteous...: Heb. righteousness”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:9: bow, before, dust
“And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me. nursing fathers: Heb. nourishers queens: Heb. princesses”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:9: bow, lick, dust
“All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 72:9: bow, before, dust
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