Psalms 67
World English Bible
WEB1For the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May 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.
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Overview
Psalms 67 is a beautiful and powerful song that calls for God's blessing upon His people and expresses a desire for all nations to know and praise Him. The psalm begins with a plea for God's mercy and grace: "God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us" (Psalm 67:1, NKJV). This invocation reflects the ancient priestly blessing found in #Numbers 6:24-26, emphasizing the importance of God's favor in the lives of His people. The psalmist recognizes that God's blessings are not just for Israel but are meant to extend to all the earth, highlighting the universal scope of God's love and salvation.
The psalm continues with a declaration of the purpose behind God's blessings: "That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations" (Psalm 67:2, NKJV). This verse underscores the mission of the people of God to be a light to the nations, echoing the call found in #Isaiah 49:6, where Israel is appointed to be a light for the Gentiles. The psalm concludes with a joyful affirmation of praise, as the psalmist envisions a time when all nations will rejoice and sing for joy because God will judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations on earth (Psalm 67:4). This chapter serves as a reminder of the global mission of the church and the ultimate hope that all creation will glorify God, fulfilling His purpose for humanity.
Referenced by
- Numbers 6:24-26v1Numbers 6:24-26 contains the Priestly Blessing, asking for God’s favor and peace. Psalm 67:1 echoes this blessing, seeking God’s grace and blessing upon His people.
Topics in this chapter
- Blessing
- Salvation
- Nations
- Praise
- Worship
- Joy
- Mission
- God's Sovereignty
- Provision
- Reverence
- Righteousness
- Divine Favor
- Fear of the Lord
- Fruitfulness
- Global Mission
- Global Worship
- Grace
- Justice
- Unity
- Universal Worship
- Abundance
- Blessings
- Community
- David
- Deliverance
- Divine Justice
- Divine Presence
- Divine Providence
- Divine Provision
- Divine Revelation
- Earth
- Evangelism
- Global Salvation
- Global Unity
- God
- God's Favor
- God's Rule
- Hymn
- Inclusivity
- Jerusalem
- King of Israel
- Kingdom of God
- Knowledge of God
- Light
- Obedience
- Prayer
- Psalm 67
- Psalms
- Religious Art
- Responsive Reading
- Revelation
- Salvation for All
- Seeking God
- Stewardship
- Thankfulness
- Thanksgiving
- The Presence of God
- Unity in Christ
- Universal Blessing
- Universal Redemption
- Universal Salvation
- Witness
Related chapters
- Numbers 6Religious ArtDivine Favor
- Revelation 7Universal RedemptionUniversal SalvationUniversal Worship
- Isaiah 49Universal SalvationLightMission
- Genesis 12Global Mission
- Matthew 28MissionEvangelism
- Psalms 96Universal WorshipEarthInclusivity
- Isaiah 11Knowledge of GodUniversal SalvationNations
- Isaiah 2Universal SalvationUniversal WorshipLight
- Isaiah 66Global MissionUniversal WorshipGod's Favor
- Psalms 117Global WorshipUniversal WorshipInclusivity
- Leviticus 26BlessingsNations
- Zechariah 8Universal BlessingUniversal WorshipKingdom of God
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