Psalms 67:3

3 May the nations praise you, O God. Yes, may all the nations praise you.

Psalms 67:3 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 67:3

Let the people praise thee, O God
Let them have occasion to praise God, the people of the Jews, for the mission of Christ, and for the blessings of grace and peace with him;

let all the people praise thee;
all the nations of the world, for making known the way of life and grace, and the saving health or salvation of God unto them: the word used signifies to "confess" ^F13; and so the Targum,

``the people shall confess before thee, O God; all the people shall confess before thee;''

that is, shall confess their sins, being made sensible of them; and confess the true and living God, turning from their idols to serve him; and Christ to be the only Saviour and Redeemer, being now made known unto them, through the preaching of the Gospel.

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FOOTNOTES:

F13 (Kwdwy) "confiteantur", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus

Psalms 67:3 In-Context

1 May God be merciful and bless us. May his face smile with favor on us. Interlude

2 May your ways be known throughout the earth, your saving power among people everywhere.

3 May the nations praise you, O God. Yes, may all the nations praise you.

4 Let the whole world sing for joy, because you govern the nations with justice and guide the people of the whole world. Interlude

5 May the nations praise you, O God. Yes, may all the nations praise you.