Psalms 72:15

And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.
Psalms 72:15 — KJV

Main message

Psalm 72:15 imagines continuing prayer and blessing for a ruler whose life is associated with just provision.

Meaning in context

Psalm 72:15–17 · Flourishing and blessing — This unit covers Psalm 72:15–17 and keeps verse 15 inside its immediate literary movement.

Within “Flourishing and blessing,” verse 15 imagines continuing prayer and blessing for a ruler whose life is associated with just provision; this detail advances the unit's argument and should not be detached from the whole psalm.

Further teachings

Flourishing and blessing

Cross References: Psalm 72:15.

Applications in daily life

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When Psalm 72:15 is used to shape prayer, leadership, or daily decisions
Respond to the verse's specific emphasis — imagines continuing prayer and blessing for a ruler whose life is associated with just provision — while reading it together with the surrounding lines of Psalm 72.
Do not turn Psalm 72:15 into a mechanical guarantee or a claim the surrounding psalm does not make.

Common misreadings

Psalm 72:15 can be quoted as a self-contained promise without its literary context.

Read Psalm 72:15 inside its literary unit and the movement of Psalm 72; its imagery and claims are constrained by that context.

How to Apply Psalms 72:15

Pray through Psalms 72:15 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding from Scripture. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.

Sources & Method

Canonical source
Psalm 72:15; verse-specific editorial draft grounded in the canonical Psalm text already stored by the site.

Author:: The Lord Will Editorial Team
Last updated:: August 24, 2026