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Psalms 67:1

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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.

Psalms 67:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 67:1

Theological / Devotional

God be merciful. The thought and language of this verse are an echo of the blessing of the high priest (see Num. 6:24–26). For other phrases similar to expressions found in the Aaronic blessing, see Ps. 4:6 ; 31:16; 80:3, 7, 19.

Upon us. Literally, “with us.” The phrase is suggestive of intimate fellowship with God.

Selah. See p. 629.

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