Psalms 67:1

An Invocation and a Doxology

To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song.

1 God be merciful to us and bless us,
And ^acause His face to shine upon us, Selah

2 That ^aYour way may be known on earth,
^bYour salvation among all nations.

3 Let the peoples praise You, O God;
Let all the peoples praise You.

4 Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy!
For ^aYou shall judge the people righteously,
And govern the nations on earth. Selah

5 Let the peoples praise You, O God;
Let all the peoples praise You.

6 ^aThen the earth shall¹ yield her increase;
God, 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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What Does Psalms 67:1 Mean?

Psalm 67:1

A thing that shines gives light. A shining object reveals itself. This is the psalmist's point. He is asking God to reveal Himself, and he requests it through the symbolism of light or shining. Light cannot be hidden in darkness. When a light shines out, a person immediately sees it, and his eyes are attracted to it. "God, make Your face to shine on us, revealing Yourself, so that I can see You and have direction." Here, light and truth signify the same idea.

John W. Ritenbaugh
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An Invocation and a Doxology

To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song.

What Does Psalms 67:1 Mean?

Psalm 67:1

A Verse and a Thought,Every Morning

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning