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May they fear you as long as the sun and moon shine[a]
    from generation to generation.
May he be like the rain that descends on mown grass,
    like showers sprinkling on the ground.

The righteous will flourish at the proper time
    and peace will prevail until the moon is no more.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 72:5 The Heb. lacks shine

May he endure[a](A) as long as the sun,
    as long as the moon, through all generations.(B)
May he be like rain(C) falling on a mown field,
    like showers watering the earth.
In his days may the righteous flourish(D)
    and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.

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  1. Psalm 72:5 Septuagint; Hebrew You will be feared