Psalms 67:1–7, King James Version
Italic words were supplied in the English translation for clarity.
Psalms 67:1–7
Priestly blessing opens toward all peoples
The priestly shine is asked so that nations, not a clique, may know God's way
God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us. That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. The opening echoes the Aaronic blessing, then immediately turns the light outward. Mercy on us is for knowledge on the earth.
Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. The refrain is the psalm's drum. O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Gladness is tied to just government, not to empire's success.
Increase of the earth is the last fruit, not the first bargain
Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
Universal blessing here is oriented toward just knowledge of God. It is not a harvest spell, not forced conversion, not national exceptionalism, and not a claim that our yield proves we are the shining face. The ends of the earth remain the horizon.
How this should shape us
Ask blessing in order that other peoples may know God's just way. Do not hoard the shining face as a brand, and do not treat a good crop as proof that your nation is chosen to rule.
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