1 [[To the chief Musician H5329 on Neginoth, H5058 A Psalm H4210 or Song.]] H7892 God H430 be merciful H2603 unto us, and bless H1288 us; and cause his face H6440 to shine H215 upon us; Selah. H5542
2 That thy way H1870 may be known H3045 upon earth, H776 thy saving health H3444 among all nations. H1471
3 Let the people H5971 praise H3034 thee, O God; H430 let all the people H5971 praise H3034 thee.
4 O let the nations H3816 be glad H8055 and sing for joy: H7442 for thou shalt judge H8199 the people H5971 righteously, H4334 and govern H5148 the nations H3816 upon earth. H776 Selah. H5542
5 Let the people H5971 praise H3034 thee, O God; H430 let all the people H5971 praise H3034 thee.
6 Then shall the earth H776 yield H5414 her increase; H2981 and God, H430 even our own God, H430 shall bless H1288 us.
7 God H430 shall bless H1288 us; and all the ends H657 of the earth H776 shall fear H3372 him.
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Commentary on Psalms 67 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
PSALM 67
Ps 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; Ps 31:16).
2. thy way—of gracious dealing (Isa 55:8), as explained by—
saving health—or literally, "salvation."
3-5. Thanks will be rendered for the blessings of His wise and holy government (compare Isa 2:3, 4; 11:4).
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.