Psalms 67 — with JFB Commentary
The King James text with the Jamieson-Fausset-Brown commentary (1871, public domain) directly beneath the verses it explains. Verses without a JFB note stand alone.
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“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.” — John 5:39
1God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
PSALM 67
Psa 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; Psa 31:16).
2That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
2. thy way--of gracious dealing (Is 55:8), as explained by--
saving health--or literally, "salvation."
3Let 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 Is 2:3, 4; 11:4).
4O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
5Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
6Then 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.
7God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
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