Psa 67 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 67:1-7: Ps 67 In this anonymous prayer for God’s blessing, the psalmist addresses the knowledge and worship of God among the nations (cp. 64:9 ; 65:8 ). The prayer requests that God’s name be kept holy and that his kingdom come (cp. Matt 6:9-13 ). Summary for Ps 67:1-2: 67:1-2 This prayer is based on the priestly blessing found in Num 6:24-26 . God’s goodness to Israel affects his reputation among the nations (see Ps 96:1-3 ).

Summary for Ps 67:1-7: Ps 67 ^a In this anonymous prayer for God’s blessing, the psalmist addresses the knowledge and worship of God among the nations (cp. 64:9 ^b; 65:8 ^c). The prayer requests that God’s name be kept holy and that his kingdom come (cp. Matt 6:9-13 ^d).
Summary for Ps 67:1-2: 67:1-2 ^e This prayer is based on the priestly blessing found in Num 6:24-26 ^f. God’s goodness to Israel affects his reputation among the nations (see Ps 96:1-3 ^g).
67:3 ^h God’s international reputation leads to his praise among the nations (see 138:4 ⁱ), whose turmoil and rebelliousness will cease when they join Israel in praise of God.

• One God rules over all, and the nations will give thanks for God’s just rule (see 67:4 ^j).
67:4 ^k God brings the ultimate justice that human beings desire (96:10 ^l; 98:9 ^m).
Summary for Ps 67:6-7: 67:6-7 ⁿ Bountiful harvests are evidence of God’s blessing (Gen 26:12 ^o; Isa 30:23 ^p).

• all over the world: See Pss 2:8 ^q; 96:1-3 ^r.

• All will fear him, joining with Israel to acknowledge the God of Israel.