Psa 67:1 | Clarke | STEP | The psalmist prays for the enlargement of God's kingdom, , ; calls upon all nations to serve him, because he judges and governs righteously, ; promises prosperity to the faithful and obedient, , . The title here is the same with that of (note), where see the notes. It is supposed to have been written at the return from the Babylonish captivity, and to foretell the conversion of the Gentiles to the Christian religion. The prayer for their salvation is very energetic. Verse 1 God be merciful unto us - Show the Jewish people thy mercy, bless them in their bodies and souls and give a full evidence of thy approbation. This is nearly the same form of blessing as that used (note), where see the notes.

Psalms 67:1

Introduction

The psalmist prays for the enlargement of God's kingdom, Psa 67:1, Psa 67:2; calls upon all nations to serve him, because he judges and governs righteously, Psa 67:3-5; promises prosperity to the faithful and obedient, Psa 67:6, Psa 67:7.

The title here is the same with that of Psa 4:1-8 (note), where see the notes. It is supposed to have been written at the return from the Babylonish captivity, and to foretell the conversion of the Gentiles to the Christian religion. The prayer for their salvation is very energetic.

Verse 1

God be merciful unto us - Show the Jewish people thy mercy, bless them in their bodies and souls and give a full evidence of thy approbation. This is nearly the same form of blessing as that used Num 6:25 (note), where see the notes.