Psalm 67:2

Translations

Modern

…that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.

Traditional

That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.

Literal

…for the knowing of Your way on the earth, Your salvation among all nations.

Latin

…ut cognoscamus in terra viam tuam, in omnibus gentibus salutare tuum.

Original

Hebrew

English

…that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.

Notes

Psalms 67:1–2

This prayer is inspired by the priestly blessing in Numbers 6:24–26. God's kindness to Israel influences his reputation among other nations (see Psalm 96:1–3).

Psalms 67:1–7

This anonymous prayer asks for God's blessing. The psalmist speaks about knowing and worshiping God among all nations (compare Psalms 64:9; 65:8). The prayer asks for God's name to remain holy and that his kingdom come (compare Matthew 6:9–13).

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