Psalm 67
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
<or Song.>> God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
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).

That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
2. thy way—of gracious dealing (Isa 55:8), as explained by—

saving health—or literally, "salvation."

Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
3-5. Thanks will be rendered for the blessings of His wise and holy government (compare Isa 2:3, 4; 11:4).
O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
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.
God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments by Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

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