Psalms 72:7
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
Original Language Analysis
יִֽפְרַח
flourish
H6524
יִֽפְרַח
flourish
Strong's:
H6524
Word #:
1 of 8
to break forth as a bud, i.e., bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
בְּיָמָ֥יו
In his days
H3117
בְּיָמָ֥יו
In his days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 8
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם
of peace
H7965
שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם
of peace
Strong's:
H7965
Word #:
5 of 8
safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
6 of 8
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
Cross References
Isaiah 2:4And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.Psalms 92:12The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.Malachi 4:2But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.Isaiah 60:22A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time.Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Historical Context
Solomon's early reign approached this ideal—prosperity, peace, flourishing arts and wisdom (1 Kings 4:20-34). Yet human sin eventually corrupted even this best-case scenario, pointing beyond to the need for a perfect king.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's reign create conditions where righteousness flourishes rather than being suppressed?
- What does 'abundance of peace' look like personally, corporately in the church, and ultimately in Christ's kingdom?
- How can you promote environments where righteousness and peace flourish in your sphere of influence?
Analysis & Commentary
In righteous reign, 'the righteous shall flourish' and 'abundance of peace' prevails 'so long as the moon endureth.' Justice enables the godly to thrive; peace becomes permanent, not occasional. The astronomical timeframe emphasizes that this blessing is essentially eternal. While Solomon's reign briefly approximated this vision, only Christ's millennial and eternal kingdom fully realizes it. Righteousness and peace kiss in Christ's reign (Psalm 85:10).