Psalms 67
7 verses
Psalm 67 is a blessing prayer invoking God's favor for personal blessing to serve purpose of universal witness to all nations, exemplifying the theological concerns of Book 3. The psalmist employs vivid imagery and direct address to God, establishing the intimate dialogue between worshiper and the divine that characterizes the psalmic tradition. The theological assertions center on God's character as both judge and redeemer, creating a comprehensive vision of divine justice and mercy integrated with human experience. The psalm reflects on both personal circumstance and communal identity, suggesting that individual faith finds validation through shared experience with the covenant community. The liturgical context indicates this psalm's function in worship where personal piety integrates with communal celebration of God's acts and attributes. The concluding movement typically affirms confidence in God's faithfulness, exemplifying the psalmic pattern of transformation through prayer and remembrance of divine acts throughout history.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
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God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
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That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
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Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
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O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
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Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
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Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
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God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
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