Old Testament
Psalms 67
Overview
Psalm 67 is a brief, radiant missionary hymn that begins by adapting the priestly blessing — "may God be gracious to us and bless us" — but with an outward aim: that God's saving way may be known among all nations. Twice it repeats the refrain calling all peoples to praise God, and it grounds the worldwide invitation in God's just and guiding rule over the nations. It ends with the earth yielding its harvest and a prayer that all the ends of the earth would fear Him.
1To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
2That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
3Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
4O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
5Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
6Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
7God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.