1
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.
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.
6
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.
Psalms 67 Study & Commentary
Overview & Chapter Summary
Psalm 67 is a missionary psalm, asking for God’s blessing so that His "way may be known upon earth" and His "saving health among all nations."
Theological Context & Insights
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. Blessed to be a Blessing: We ask for God’s face to shine on us *so that* the world may know Him (v. 1-2).
2. Global Praise: The goal of history is that "all the people praise thee" (v. 3).
Practical Lessons & Daily Application
FORMAL PRAYER
God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause His face to shine upon us; that Thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations. Amen.