Psalms 72:20

The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
Psalms 72:20 — KJV

Main message

Psalm 72:20 marks the close of a collection of prayers associated with David son of Jesse rather than adding a new royal promise.

Meaning in context

Psalm 72:18–20 · Doxology and collection close — This unit covers Psalm 72:18–20 and keeps verse 20 inside its immediate literary movement.

Within “Doxology and collection close,” verse 20 marks the close of a collection of prayers associated with David son of Jesse rather than adding a new royal promise; this detail advances the unit's argument and should not be detached from the whole psalm.

Further teachings

Doxology and collection close

Cross References: Psalm 72:20.

Applications in daily life

1
When Psalm 72:20 is used to shape prayer, leadership, or daily decisions
Respond to the verse's specific emphasis — marks the close of a collection of prayers associated with David son of Jesse rather than adding a new royal promise — while reading it together with the surrounding lines of Psalm 72.
Do not turn Psalm 72:20 into a mechanical guarantee or a claim the surrounding psalm does not make.

Common misreadings

Psalm 72:20 can be quoted as a self-contained promise without its literary context.

Read Psalm 72:20 inside its literary unit and the movement of Psalm 72; its imagery and claims are constrained by that context.

How to Apply Psalms 72:20

Meditate on Psalms 72:20 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message from Scripture applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.

Sources & Method

Canonical source
Psalm 72:20; 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