Translations
Modern
Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.
Traditional
Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
Literal
May the peoples praise You, O God; may the peoples praise You—all of them.
Latin
Confiteantur tibi populi, Deus: confiteantur tibi populi omnes.
Original
Hebrew
English
Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.
Notes
God’s international reputation leads to his praise among the nations (see Psalm 138:4). Their chaos and rebellion will stop when they join Israel in praising God.
One God rules over everyone, and the nations will give thanks for God’s just rule (see Psalm 67:4).
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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Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Heathen: Pray For