Psalm 67:5-7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 67:1-7

The composition of this psalm is such as denotes the penman's affections to have been very warm and lively, by which spirit of devotion he was elevated to receive the spirit of prophecy concerning the enlargement of God's kingdom. I. He begins with a prayer for the welfare and prosperity of the church then in being, in the happiness of which he should share, and think himself happy, Ps. 67:1. Our Saviour, in teaching us to say, Our Father, has intimated that we ought to pray with and for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 67:5

Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. See Gill on Psalm 67:3 . This is repeated from that preceding verse to show the earnest desire of the church that it might be so; or that there might be an occasion for it; the ardour of her mind, and fervency of her petitions, and how much she was solicitous for the praise and glory of God; or to declare the certainty of it, she most strongly believing that so it would be; as the Targum, "the people shall confess",... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 67:6

Then shall the earth yield her increase ,.... Not literally the land of Israel, as in some copies of the Targum, and as Kimchi interprets it; see Leviticus 26:3 ; but mystically and spiritually the church of God in the times of the Messiah, Ezekiel 34:23 ; the word of God preached in the world is the seed sown in it; converts to Christ are the increase or fruit of it; and the church is God's husbandry, where it is yielded or brought forth; and this increase is of God, and is owing to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 67:7

God shall bless us ,.... The Holy Spirit blesses with regenerating and renewing grace; with faith, comfort, joy and peace, by shedding abroad in the heart the love of the Father and the Son; by applying precious promises; by testifying adoption; by making meet for heaven and happiness, and working up for the selfsame thing eternal glory; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him ; the one God, Father, Son, and Spirit, the object of religious fear, internal and external; for this... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 67:5

Let the people praise thee - Seeing the abundance of the blessings which the Gentiles were to receive, he calls again and again upon them to magnify God for such mercies. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 67:6

The earth yield her increase - As the ground was cursed for the sin of man, and the curse was to be removed by Jesus Christ, the fertility of the ground should be influenced by the preaching of the Gospel; for as the people's minds would become enlightened by the truth, they would, in consequence, become capable of making the most beneficial discoveries in arts and sciences, and there should be an especial blessing on the toil of the pious husbandman. Whenever true religion prevails, every... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 67:7

God shall bless us - He shall ever be speaking good to us, and ever showering down good things upon us. The last clause of the sixth verse should be joined to the seventh, as it is in several of the Versions, and should be in all. Many of the fathers, and several commentators, have thought that there is a reference to the Holy Trinity in the triple repetition of the word God: "God, our God, shall bless us; God shall bless us;" thus paraphrased in the old Psalter: "Blis us God the Fader:... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 67:6

Verse 6 6The earth has given its increase Mention having been made of the principal act of the Divine favor, notice is next taken of the temporal blessings which he confers upon his children, that they may have everything necessary to complete their happiness. And here it is to be remembered, that every benefit which God bestowed upon his ancient people was, as it were, a light held out before the eyes of the world, to attract the attention of the nations to him. From this the Psalmist argues,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 67:1-7

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 67:1-7

This is a song of salvation. It teaches that— I. SALVATION IS FROM GOD . Hence God's mercy is specially invoked. It is as God causes his face to shine upon us in Christ Jesus ( 2 Corinthians 4:6 ) that his "way" is made known, and his "salvation" enjoyed ( Psalms 67:1 , Psalms 67:2 ). II. SALVATION IS THE HIGHEST BLESSING FOR MAN . When the high priest blessed the people, he spoke for God ( Numbers 6:22-27 ). Salvation is "saving health." Man is... read more

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