← Chapter 66 Chapter 68 →

Lutheran reading notes

In Psalms chapter 67, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.

Theme: Wisdom, prayer, and faithful living Key people: Wise figures Key place: Israel Liturgical use: Wisdom lections
1 [To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm {or} Song.] God be merciful unto us, and bless us; {and} cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. {chief...: or, overseer} {upon: Heb. with}
Psalms 67:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
Psalms 67:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
Psalms 67:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. {govern: Heb. lead}
Psalms 67:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
Psalms 67:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6 {Then} shall the earth yield her increase; {and} God, {even} our own God, shall bless us.
Psalms 67:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7 God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
Psalms 67:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.