Psalms 106:47–48, King James Version
Italic words were supplied in the English translation for clarity.
Psalms 106:47–48
Confession retells rebellion and persistent mercy: Gather us and bless the LORD
The last petition of Book IV is to be gathered for thanks
Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.
Save and gather answer the scattering the psalm has just confessed. The purpose of gathering is thanks and praise, not revenge. Among the heathen is exile's geography. The plea is Israel's. It is not a modern demographic program, and it is not a cue for anyone else to scatter them further.
Amen and praise close the book that began with Moses' mortal prayer
Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.
The doxology matches the book-endings of the Psalter. Everlasting to everlasting returns to Psalm 90's God who is God from everlasting. All the people say Amen: the congregation must answer. Book IV has moved from mortal dust through kingship hymns to covenant memory and confession. The close is blessing, not a final verdict against Israel.
How this should shape us
Pray to be gathered for thanks, not for triumph over a scapegoat. Say Amen with the people whose story this is, and do not treat Book IV's last word as anything but praise of the God of Israel.
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Psalms course: summary, outline, background, introductory issues, theological themes, and Bible in the world
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