Psalms 72:20This ends the prayers by David, the son of Jesse. BOOK III A Psalm by Asaph.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~970 BC. A scribe adds this editorial note as David's psalm collection concludes...
The emotion here: reverent awe at organizing sacred writings
The original word
tefilah (תְּפִלָּה) — earnest prayers, literally 'falling prostrate before God'
Why it matters
This verse marks the end of the second major collection in the Psalter, compiled during Solomon's reign
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 72:20
This isn't David writing - it's an editor centuries later marking the end of a prayer book
Common misconceptionPeople think David wrote this line, but it's actually an editorial note added later by scribes compiling the psalms into books.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 72:20
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 72:20 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 72:20 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include completion, transition. Notable phrases: prayers by David; son of Jesse.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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