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Psalms 67:4-7 World English Bible (WEB)

4 Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, For you will judge the peoples with equity, And govern the nations on earth. Selah.

5 Let the peoples praise you, God. Let all the peoples praise you.

6 The earth has yielded its increase. God, even our own God, will bless us.

7 God will bless us. All the ends of the earth shall fear him.

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.