Psalm 67/fulltext

Authorship

This Psalm is anonymous.

Outline

(This began as Wendland's Expository Outline, but may be adapted.)

I. The request. (1)

A. Be merciful unto us.

B. Bless us.

C. Cause Your face to shine upon us.

II. The purpose of the request. (2-5)

A. That Thy way may be known upon earth.

B. That Thy saving health may be known among all nations.

C. That all the people will praise Thee.

D. That the nations will be glad and sing for joy because of righteous judgment.

III. The result. (6-7)

A. The earth shall yield her increase.

B. God will bless us.

C. All the ends of the earth shall fear Him.

Textual Criticism

The following is from Barthélemy's Critique textuelle de l’Ancien Testament volume on the Psalms. For a key to the various symbols and abbreviations, click here.

Ps 67,5(4) תִשְׁפֹּט {B} MT, Qa, G, Hebr, S, T // usu: g glos