67:1 GOD BE merciful {and} gracious to us and bless us and cause His face to shine upon us {and} among us--Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!-- |
67:2 That Your way may be known upon earth, Your saving power (Your deliverances and Your salvation) among all nations. |
67:3 Let the peoples praise You [turn away from their idols] {and} give thanks to You, O God; let all the peoples praise {and} give thanks to You. |
67:4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You will judge the peoples fairly and guide, lead, {or} drive the nations upon earth. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! |
67:5 Let the peoples praise You [turn away from their idols] {and} give thanks to You, O God; let all the peoples praise {and} give thanks to You! |
67:6 The earth has yielded its harvest [in evidence of God's approval]; God, even our own God, will bless us. |
67:7 God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall reverently fear Him. |