Psalms Chapter 67 Summary - Key Points & Themes

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God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, that Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples righteously. God shall bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.

Characters in This Chapter

David

Primary author of the Psalms, writing about half of the collection

Asaph

Levitical musician who wrote twelve psalms about suffering and God's justice

Moses

Author of Psalm 90, reflecting on God's eternity and human frailty

Places in This Chapter

Jerusalem

City of God, site of the temple, focus of pilgrimage psalms

The Temple

Center of worship where many psalms were sung in liturgy

Position in Book

Book IChapters 1-41

Book IIChapters 42-72

Psalms of David and the Sons of Korah, including laments, royal psalms, and praise.

Book IIIChapters 73-89

Book IVChapters 90-106

Book VChapters 107-150