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Psalms Chapter 67 (BBE)

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Psalms 67 – Let All the People Praise Thee
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1 <To the chief music-maker. With corded instruments. A Psalm. A Song.> May God give us mercy and blessing, and let the light of his face be shining on us; (Selah.)

2 So that men may see your way on the earth, and your salvation among all nations.

3 Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise.

4 O let the nations be glad, and make song of joy; for you will be the judge of the peoples in righteousness, guiding the nations of the earth. (Selah.)

5 Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise.

6 The earth has given her increase; and God, even our God, will give us his blessing.

7 God will give us his blessing; so let all the ends of the earth be in fear of him.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 67 about?
It's a short prayer for God's mercy and blessing so that his way may be known on earth and his saving health among all nations (vv.1-2), calling all peoples to praise God.
Why does Psalm 67 want God's way known among all nations?
So that the nations can be glad and sing for joy, since God judges people righteously and governs the nations upon earth (vv.3-4).
How does Psalm 67 end?
It ends with the promise that the earth will yield its increase, God will bless his people, and "all the ends of the earth shall fear him" (vv.6-7).

Today's Verse

And Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban: and Jacob answered and said to Laban, What is my trespass? what is my sin, that thou hast hotly pursued after me?

Genesis 31:36 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

The psalm closes by tying blessing to harvest, promising that the earth will yield its increase as God blesses His people, an idea also touched in Psalms 4:6. Psalms 68 follows with a much longer hymn of triumph.