Psalm 67:4

Translations

Modern

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah

Traditional

O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.

Literal

May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples with uprightness, and You will guide the nations on the earth. Selah

Latin

Lætentur et exsultent gentes, quoniam judicas populos in æquitate, et gentes in terra dirigis.

Original

Hebrew

English

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah

Notes

Psalms 67:4

God delivers the ultimate justice that people seek (Psalms 96:10; 98:9).

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).

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Justice

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People

Selah: A musical or liturgical term of uncertain meaning

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Psalm 67:4

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