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Psalms 72:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

There will be plenty of grain growing in the earth, even on the tops of mountains; its crops will wave in the wind like the forests of Lebanon, and the people in the cities will thrive and multiply like grass covering the earth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse promises a time of incredible abundance and prosperity, where crops will grow everywhere and people will flourish greatly.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Psalm 72, traditionally attributed to Solomon, which describes the reign of an ideal king. The psalm was likely used during royal ceremonies and expresses hopes for the king's rule to bring peace, justice, and prosperity. The imagery of abundant harvests and flourishing populations represents the blessings that come under righteous leadership.

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