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Psalm 67:3-4 KJV
Psalms · chapter 67 · verses 3–4
3Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. 4O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.Psalm 67:3-4 · King James Version
Psalm 67:3-4 in context
1God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
2That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
3Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
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.
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Key words (Strong's)
- righteouslymîyshôwra levelH4334 →
- nationslᵉʼôma communityH3816 →
- peopleʻama peopleH5971 →
- praiseyâdâhphysically, to throw at or awayH3034 →
- governnâchâhto guideH5148 →
- judgeshâphaṭto judgeH8199 →
- earthʼeretsthe earthH776 →
- gladsâmachprobably to brighten upH8055 →
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The composition of this psalm is such as denotes the penman's affections to have been very warm and lively, by which spirit of devotion he was elevated to receive the spirit of prophecy concerning the enlargement of God's kingdom. I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-7