Old Testament

Psalms 67

Blessing Sent to All Nations

3 passages

Overview

The psalmist petitions God to be gracious and shine his face upon Israel — not for Israel's sake alone, but so that all peoples may know his saving way — and celebrates the earth's harvest as a sign of covenant faithfulness pointing toward the praise and salvation God intends for every nation.

Passages

1–2Light Upon Us: The Priestly Blessing as Universal Mission 3–5All the Earth Sings: The Universal Chorus of Praise 6–7Harvest Blessing and Eschatological Hope

Study Resources

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Psalms 67

¹For 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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