Psalms 67

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1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; And cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. 2 That thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations. 3 Let the people praise thee, O God; Let all the people praise thee. 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. 5 Let the people praise thee, O God; Let all the people praise thee. 6 Then shall the earth yield her increase; And God, even our own God, shall bless us. 7 God shall bless us; And all the ends of the earth shall fear him.

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Theme: God's Blessing and Global Worship

Psalms 67 is a psalm of blessing, expressing the desire for God's face to shine upon His people, that His way may be known on earth and His salvation among all nations. The central message is one of God's universal blessing and the global spread of His worship.

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Psalms 67:2 "That your way may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations"

This verse is central to the chapter because it expresses the psalmist's desire for God's way to be known globally, and His salvation to be recognized among all nations. This is a key theme of the chapter, highlighting God's universal plan of salvation.

Key Words in Psalms 67

"God's face"

Refers to God's presence and favor, as seen in Psalms 67:1, where the psalmist asks for God's face to shine upon them.

"God's way"

Represents God's plan and purpose, as expressed in Psalms 67:2, where the psalmist desires for God's way to be known on earth.

"Salvation"

Refers to God's deliverance and redemption, as seen in Psalms 67:2, where the psalmist desires for God's salvation to be known among all nations.

"Nations"

Emphasizes the global scope of God's plan, as seen in Psalms 67:2-5, where the psalmist expresses the desire for all nations to know God's way and salvation.

Christ in This Chapter

The theme of God's universal blessing and the global spread of His worship in Psalms 67 is connected to Christ, who is the light of the world and the Savior of all nations (John 1:1, Acts 4:12). In (Psalms 67:2), the psalmist's desire for God's way to be known on earth and His salvation among all nations is fulfilled in Christ, who brings salvation to all people. The chapter's emphasis on God's judgment with equity also points to Christ, who will judge all nations with righteousness. (John 1:1 · Acts 4:12)

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