Psalms 67:1-1964 bbe — May God give us mercy and blessing, and let the light of his face be shining on us; (Selah.) So that men may see your…

Bible in Basic English

1

May God give us mercy and blessing, and let the light of his face be shining on us; (Selah.)

2

So that men may see your way on the earth, and your salvation among all nations.

3

Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise.

4

O let the nations be glad, and make song of joy; for you will be the judge of the peoples in righteousness, guiding the nations of the earth. (Selah.)

5

Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise.

6

The earth has given her increase; and God, even our God, will give us his blessing.

7

God will give us his blessing; so let all the ends of the earth be in fear of him.

— Psalms 67:1-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 67:1-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. ”

  • ASV

    “ God be merciful unto us, and bless us, And cause his face to shine upon us; [Selah That thy way may be known upon earth, Thy salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise thee, O God; Let all the peoples praise thee. Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For thou wilt judge the peoples with equity, And govern the nations upon earth. [Selah Let the peoples praise thee, O God; Let all the peoples praise thee. The earth hath yielded its increase: God, even our own God, will bless us. God will bless us; And all the ends of the earth shall fear him. ”

  • NET

    “For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm, a song. May God show us his favor and bless us! May he smile on us!(Selah) Then those living on earth will know what you are like; all nations will know how you deliver your people. Let the nations thank you, O God! Let all the nations thank you! Let foreigners rejoice and celebrate! For you execute justice among the nations, and govern the people living on earth.(Selah) Let the nations thank you, O God! Let all the nations thank you! The earth yields its crops. May God, our God, bless us! May God bless us! Then all the ends of the earth will give him the honor he deserves.”

Psalms 67 — Context

1

May God give us mercy and blessing, and let the light of his face be shining on us; (Selah.)

2

So that men may see your way on the earth, and your salvation among all nations.

3

Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise.

4

O let the nations be glad, and make song of joy; for you will be the judge of the peoples in righteousness, guiding the nations of the earth. (Selah.)

5

Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise.

6

The earth has given her increase; and God, even our God, will give us his blessing.

7

God will give us his blessing; so let all the ends of the earth be in fear of him.

Psalms 67:1-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 67:1-1964 say?
Psalms 67:1-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ May God give us mercy and blessing, and let the light of his face be shining on us; (Selah.) So that men may see your way on the earth, and your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise. O let the nations be glad, and make song of joy; for you will be the judge of the peoples in righteousness, guiding the nations of the earth. (Selah.) Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise. The earth has given her increase; and God, even our God, will give us his blessing. God will give us his blessing; so let all the ends of the earth be in fear of him.”
Where is Psalms 67:1-1964 in the Bible?
Psalms 67:1-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 67, verses 1–1964.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 67:1-1964.
What translation should I read Psalms 67:1-1964 in?
Psalms 67:1-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 67:1-1964?
Psalms 67:1-1964 reads (BBE): “ May God give us mercy and blessing, and let the light of his face be shining on us; (Selah.) So that men may see your way on the earth, and your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise. O let the nations be glad, and make song of joy; for you will be the judge of the peoples in righteousness, guiding the nations of the earth. (Selah.) Let the peoples give you praise, O God; let all the peoples give you praise. The earth has given her increase; and God, even our God, will give us his blessing. God will give us his blessing; so let all the ends of the earth be in fear of him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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