Psalm 67:3

3 God, may the nations praise you. May all of the people on earth praise you.

Psalm 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

Psalm 67:3 In-Context

1 God, show us your favor. Bless us. May you smile on us with your favor. "Selah"

2 Then your ways will be known on earth. All nations will see that you have the power to save.

3 God, may the nations praise you. May all of the people on earth praise you.

4 May the nations be glad and sing with joy. You rule the people of the earth fairly. You guide the nations of the earth. "Selah"

5 God, may the nations praise you. May all of the people on earth praise you.