Psalm 67
- God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
- That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
- Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
- O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
- Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
- Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
- God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
Psalm 67 is a prayer for God’s blessing and mercy upon His people, with the purpose that His ways may be known throughout the earth and among all nations. It emphasizes the universal scope of God’s salvation and the desire for all people to praise and worship Him.
The psalmist acknowledges that when God blesses His people, it results in joy and gladness among the nations. This blessing extends to the earth itself, bringing forth abundance and prosperity.
The psalm concludes with the affirmation that God’s blessings will lead to reverence and fear of Him among all the peoples of the earth. It is a declaration of confidence in God’s sovereignty and His ability to bring about His purposes among all nations.