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Matthew Henry

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 67:3

Let the people praise thee, O God ,.... Let them have occasion to praise God, the people of the Jews, for the mission of Christ, and for the blessings of grace and peace with him; let all the people praise thee ; all the nations of the world, for making known the way of life and grace, and the saving health or salvation of God unto them: the word used signifies to "confess" F13 יודוך "confiteantur", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, &c.; ; and so the Targum, "the people shall... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 67:3

Let the people praise thee - When this is done, the people - the Gentiles, will praise thee; all will give thanks to God for his unspeakable gift. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 67:3

Verse 3 3Let the people praise thee, O God! Having spoken of all nations participating in the saving knowledge of God, he next tells us that they would proclaim his goodness, and exhorts them to the exercise of gratitude. The repetition used clearly shows of itself that he alludes to an event of a new and unprecedented kind. Had the allusion been to some such manifestation of his favor as he ordinarily made to the Jews, we would not have looked for the same vehemency of expression. First he... read more

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 67:1-7

A missionary psalm. The psalmist prays "that the favour of God towards the chosen people may become visible, in order that, by its splendour, it may lead the heathen to the hope of sharing in it." The salvation of the heathen is here felt to depend upon the following conditions:— I. THE SALVATION OF THOSE WHO CLAIM TO BE HIS CHURCH . ( Psalms 67:1 , Psalms 67:2 .) If it is God's "way" to save any, he must be able and willing to save all. And if his face... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 67:3

Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee; rather, the peoples, in both clauses. In the second clause the prayer is intensified by the addition of the word cullam, "all of them." read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 67:3

Let the people praise thee, O God - Do thou incline them to praise thee: a prayer that all people might so understand the character and ways of God, and might have such a sense of his claims upon them, as to lead them to praise him.Let all the people praise thee - The people of all lands. See the notes at Psalms 22:27. Compare Psalms 66:4. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 67:3-5

Psalms 67:3-5. Let all the people praise thee O hasten that time when the Gentiles shall forsake their dumb idols, and serve and praise thee, the living God, as they have abundant cause to do. O let the nations be glad For thy great mercy to them in rescuing them from the idolatries and superstitions, the errors and vices of their fathers, and in bringing them to the knowledge of thyself, the true God, and of eternal life. For thou shall judge the people Shalt rule them, as it is... read more

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