Psalms 67
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1May God be merciful to us, bless us, and cause his face to shine on us. Selah. 2That your way may be known on earth, and your salvation among all nations, 3let the peoples praise you, God. Let all the peoples praise you. 4Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples with equity, and govern the nations on earth. Selah. 5Let the peoples praise you, God. Let all the peoples praise you. 6The earth has yielded its increase. God, even our own God, will bless us. 7God will bless us. All the ends of the earth shall fear him.
World English Bible (public domain)
“"Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!"”
Psalms 67:3
Summary
Psalms 67 is a prayer for God's grace and blessing upon His people, so that His ways and salvation may be known among all nations. It opens with a benediction that echoes the priestly blessing, asking God to be gracious and cause His face to shine upon them. The psalmist expresses a desire for the whole world to know and praise God, highlighting the global nature of God's blessing. The psalm emphasizes the joy and fairness of God's governance, calling for all peoples to rejoice in Him. It concludes by reiterating the request for divine blessing, linking it to the acknowledgment and reverence of God throughout the earth.
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