Psalms 67

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.

Psa 67:1-7. A prayer that, by God’s blessing on His people, His salvation and praise may be extended over the earth. 1. cause his face to shine--show us favor (Nu 6:24, 25; Psa 31:16).

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

2. thy way--of gracious dealing (Is 55:8), as explained by-- saving health--or literally, “salvation.”

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.

3-5. Thanks will be rendered for the blessings of His wise and holy government (compare Is 2:3, 4; 11:4).

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.

6-7. The blessings of a fruitful harvest are mentioned as types of greater and spiritual blessings, under which all nations shall fear and love God.