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Psalms 67:2-5 King James Version with Strong's Concordance (STRONG)

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.

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.