Psalms67

Psalms 67 opens with a prayer for God's mercy and blessing upon His people, so that His saving way may be known throughout the earth. It then calls for all nations to praise God and rejoice because He judges righteously and governs the world. The psalm concludes by affirming that God's blessing will cause the earth to yield its increase and lead all ends of the earth to fear Him.
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Prayer for Divine Blessing and Light

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To 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. ​
2
That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. ​

A Call for Nations to Praise

3
Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
4
O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. ​
5
Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

The Fruit of God's Blessing

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Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. ​
7
God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. ​

Study Notes for Psalms 67

Verse 1

The superscription designates this as a liturgical piece. The opening prayer closely mirrors the Aaronic blessing (Numbers 6:24-26), establishing a theme where Israel’s prosperity is linked to God’s shining favor.

Verse 2

The purpose of God’s blessing upon Israel is explicitly missionary; the light received must be transmitted so that God’s 'way' (His plan) and 'saving health' (salvation/deliverance) become known globally.

Verse 4

The reason for universal gladness is God’s sovereign and righteous administration. He governs the nations justly, contrasting with earthly rulers, making Him worthy of global worship.

Verse 6

The yielding of the earth’s increase symbolizes covenant fulfillment (Deuteronomy 28:12), indicating that when God is properly praised and acknowledged, both physical prosperity and spiritual fruitfulness follow.

Verse 7

The final result of God’s manifested blessing is universal reverence ('fear'). This psalm moves from a specific prayer for Israel to a vision of global recognition and worship of the true God.

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