CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Psalm 67:1 May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/psalms/67-1.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/10/19_Psa_067_001.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Psalm 67:1 - May God Cause His Face to Shine Upon Us" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/psalms/67-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/psalms/67-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/psalms/">Psalms</a> > <a href="/psalms/67.htm">Chapter 67</a> > Verse 1</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad1.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/psalms/66-20.htm" title="Psalm 66:20">◄</a> Psalm 67:1 <a href="/psalms/67-2.htm" title="Psalm 67:2">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/psalms/67.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/psalms/67.htm">New International Version</a> For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us— <a href="/nlt/psalms/67.htm">New Living Translation</a> May God be merciful and bless us. May his face smile with favor on us. Interlude <a href="/esv/psalms/67.htm">English Standard Version</a> May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah <a href="/bsb/psalms/67.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah <a href="/kjv/psalms/67.htm">King James Bible</a> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/67.htm">New King James Version</a> To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. God be merciful to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us, Selah <a href="/nasb_/psalms/67.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the music director; with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us— Selah <a href="/nasb/psalms/67.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the choir director; with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us— Selah. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/67.htm">NASB 1977 </a> God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us— Selah. <a href="/lsb/psalms/67.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the choir director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us— Selah. <a href="/amp/psalms/67.htm">Amplified Bible</a> To the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. God be gracious and kind-hearted to us and bless us, And make His face shine [with favor] on us— Selah. <a href="/csb/psalms/67.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us; may he make his face shine upon us Selah <a href="/hcsb/psalms/67.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us; look on us with favor Selah <a href="/asv/psalms/67.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm, a Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us, And cause his face to shine upon us; [Selah <a href="/cev/psalms/67.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Our God, be kind and bless us! Be pleased and smile. <a href="/erv/psalms/67.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm, a Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah <a href="/gwt/psalms/67.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [For the choir director; on stringed instruments; a psalm; a song.] May God have pity on us and bless us! May he smile on us. [Selah] <a href="/gnt/psalms/67.htm">Good News Translation</a> God, be merciful to us and bless us; look on us with kindness, <a href="/isv/psalms/67.htm">International Standard Version</a> May God show us favor and bless us; may he truly show us his favor. Interlude <a href="/msb/psalms/67.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah <a href="/net/psalms/67.htm">NET Bible</a> For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm, a song. May God show us his favor and bless us! May he smile on us! (Selah) <a href="/nheb/psalms/67.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> [For the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song.] May God be merciful to us, bless us, and cause his face to shine on us. Selah. <a href="/wbt/psalms/67.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. God be merciful to us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us. Selah. <a href="/web/psalms/67.htm">World English Bible</a> For the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be merciful to us, bless us, and cause his face to shine on us. Selah. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/67.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> TO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM. A SONG. God favors us and blesses us, "" [And] causes His face to shine with us. Selah. <a href="/ylt/psalms/67.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> To the Overseer, with stringed instruments. -- A Psalm, a Song. God doth favour us and bless us, Doth cause His face to shine with us. Selah. <a href="/slt/psalms/67.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To the overseer upon the stringed instrument: chanting of the song. God will compassionate us and bless us; his face will enlighten us. Silence.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/67.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Unto the end, in, hymns, a psalm of a canticle for David. May God have mercy on us, and bless us: may he cause the light of his countenance to shine upon us, and may he have mercy on us. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/67.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 66:1>Unto the end. With hymns, a Canticle Psalm of David. <V 66:2>May God have mercy on us and bless us. May he shine his countenance upon us, and may he have mercy on us. <a href="/nabre/psalms/67.htm">New American Bible</a> For the leader; with stringed instruments. A psalm; a song. [2] May God be gracious to us and bless us; may his face shine upon us. Selah <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/67.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/67.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> GOD be merciful unto us and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us, <a href="/hpbt/psalms/67.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Our God will show mercy upon us; he will bless us and shine his face upon us,<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/67.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm, a Song. God be gracious unto us, and bless us; May He cause His face to shine toward us; Selah <a href="/sep/psalms/67.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For the end, a Psalm of David among the Hymns. God be merciful to us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us. Pause. <a href="/parallel/psalms/67-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7775" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/67.htm">May God Cause His Face to Shine Upon Us</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣêḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5058.htm" title="5058: bin·ḡî·nōṯ (Prep-b:: N-fp) -- Music. ">With stringed instruments.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4210.htm" title="4210: miz·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A melody. From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes.">A Psalm.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7892.htm" title="7892: šîr (N-ms) -- A song, singing. Or feminine shiyrah; from shiyr; a song; abstractly, singing.">A song.</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God"> May God</a> <a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: yə·ḥān·nê·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 1cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore.">be gracious to us</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: wî·ḇā·rə·ḵê·nū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf-3ms:: 1cp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">and bless us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">and cause His face</a> <a href="/hebrew/215.htm" title="215: yā·’êr (V-Hifil-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To be or become light. A primitive root; to be luminous.">to shine upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5542.htm" title="5542: se·lāh (Interjection) -- To lift up, exalt. From calah; suspension, i.e. Pause.">Selah</a> 2that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a> ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ <a href="/psalms/4-6.htm">Psalm 4:6</a> Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD. <a href="/psalms/31-16.htm">Psalm 31:16</a> Make Your face shine on Your servant; save me by Your loving devotion. <a href="/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3</a> Restore us, O God, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved. <a href="/psalms/80-7.htm">Psalm 80:7</a> Restore us, O God of Hosts, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved. <a href="/psalms/80-19.htm">Psalm 80:19</a> Restore us, O LORD God of Hosts; cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved. <a href="/psalms/119-135.htm">Psalm 119:135</a> Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes. <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. <a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19</a> No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. <a href="/daniel/9-17.htm">Daniel 9:17</a> So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary. <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/luke/1-78.htm">Luke 1:78-79</a> because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16</a> From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>God be merciful to us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine on us; Selah.A.<a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1</a> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.<a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Psalm 6:1</a> To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.<a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Psalm 76:1</a> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel.God<a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-27</a> The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: … <a href="/deuteronomy/21-8.htm">Deuteronomy 21:8</a> Be merciful, O LORD, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood unto thy people of Israel's charge. And the blood shall be forgiven them.<a href="/2_corinthians/13-14.htm">2 Corinthians 13:14</a> The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.bless us<a href="/psalms/28-9.htm">Psalm 28:9</a> Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.<a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:cause<a href="/psalms/4-6.htm">Psalm 4:6</a> There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.<a href="/psalms/31-16.htm">Psalm 31:16</a> Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.<a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Psalm 80:1-3,7,19</a> To the chief Musician upon ShoshannimEduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth… upon us [heb.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/66-8.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/66-12.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/66-20.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Corded</a> <a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/61-3.htm">Face</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/66-20.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/psalms/66-20.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/66-20.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">Neginoth</a> <a href="/psalms/66-20.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/66-15.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/37-6.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/psalms/66-20.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">Song&Gt</a> <a href="/psalms/66-20.htm">Stringed</a> <a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">String-Music</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/67-6.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/67-7.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Corded</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Face</a> <a href="/psalms/86-3.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/77-9.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/68-25.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/77-9.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/psalms/69-13.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/67-7.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/69-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Neginoth</a> <a href="/psalms/67-7.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/psalms/68-13.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Song&Gt</a> <a href="/psalms/75-10.htm">Stringed</a> <a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">String-Music</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 67</div>1. <a href="/psalms/67-1.htm">A prayer for the enlargement of God's kingdom</a> 3. <a href="/psalms/67-3.htm">to the joy of the people</a> 6. <a href="/psalms/67-6.htm">and the increase of God's blessings</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/67.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/67.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For the choirmaster. This phrase indicates that the psalm was intended for public worship and was directed to the leader of music in the temple. The role of the choirmaster was crucial in ancient Israelite worship, ensuring that the psalms were sung correctly and reverently. This highlights the communal aspect of worship in Israel, where music played a significant role in expressing devotion to God.With stringed instruments. The use of stringed instruments suggests a rich musical tradition in ancient Israel. Instruments like the lyre and harp were common, and their inclusion in worship signifies the importance of music in praising God. This also reflects the cultural context of the time, where music was a vital part of both religious and social life.A Psalm. The term "Psalm" denotes a sacred song or hymn, part of the Hebrew Bible's Book of Psalms. These were often used in worship and personal devotion, reflecting a wide range of human emotions and experiences. The Psalms are poetic in nature, using parallelism and imagery to convey deep spiritual truths.A song. This designation emphasizes the psalm's lyrical quality, meant to be sung. Singing was a primary mode of worship in ancient Israel, and songs like this one were used to teach, encourage, and remind the community of God's faithfulness and promises.May God be gracious to us and bless us, This phrase is a prayer for divine favor and blessing, echoing the priestly blessing found in <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a>. It reflects a deep dependence on God's grace and a recognition that all blessings come from Him. The request for grace and blessing underscores the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises to be their provider and protector.and cause His face to shine upon us, The imagery of God's face shining upon His people signifies His approval, presence, and favor. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a shining face was a metaphor for benevolence and kindness. This phrase also connects to the Aaronic blessing, where God's shining face represents peace and divine favor.Selah This term, often found in the Psalms, likely indicates a pause or interlude, inviting the reader or singer to reflect on the preceding words. It serves as a moment to meditate on the significance of God's grace and blessing, allowing the truths expressed to resonate deeply within the heart and mind.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this verse, whose grace and blessing are sought by the psalmist. The psalmist desires God's favor and presence. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a> The author of the psalm, who is expressing a communal prayer for God's grace and blessing upon the people. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of the psalm suggests that the prayer is for the nation of Israel, seeking God's favor and blessing. 4. <a href="/topical/s/selah.htm">Selah</a> A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude, emphasizing the importance of the preceding request.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_grace_and_blessing.htm">Seeking God's Grace and Blessing</a> As believers, we are encouraged to continually seek God's grace and blessing in our lives, recognizing our dependence on His favor. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_presence.htm">The Importance of God's Presence</a> The request for God's face to shine upon us signifies a desire for His presence and approval, which should be central to our spiritual lives. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_god's_goodness.htm">Reflecting on God's Goodness</a> The use of "Selah" invites us to pause and reflect on the magnitude of God's grace and the blessings He bestows upon us. <a href="/topical/c/communal_prayer_and_intercession.htm">Communal Prayer and Intercession</a> This verse exemplifies the power of communal prayer, as the psalmist prays on behalf of the people, reminding us to intercede for others. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_light_of_god's_favor.htm">Living in the Light of God's Favor</a> Understanding that God's face shining upon us means living in His light, which should influence our actions and attitudes daily.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_67.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 67</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_67_1's_'face'_align_with_science.htm">In Psalm 67:1, how can we reconcile the idea of God’s “face” literally shining on people with scientific understanding of light and natural phenomena? </a> <a href="/q/is_psalm_67_at_odds_with_conditional_blessings.htm">Does Psalm 67 conflict with other biblical texts that portray God's blessings as conditional on obedience, rather than simply bestowed on anyone who prays?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_aaronic_blessing.htm">What is the Aaronic Blessing?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_psalm_67_7's_vision_be_fulfilled.htm">Given the global diversity of religious beliefs, how could the psalm's vision in Psalm 67:7 realistically be fulfilled if it demands universal reverence for Israel's God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/67.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) This verse is an adaptation of the priestly benediction (<a href="/context/numbers/6-24.htm" title="The LORD bless you, and keep you:">Numbers 6:24-26</a>).Upon us.--Rather, with, or among us; a variation from the formal benediction.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/67.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - God be merciful unto us, and bless us. An echo of the priestly blessing (<a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24, 25</a>), but not necessarily uttered by a priest. The substitution of Elohim for Jehovah is natural, considering the universalist character of the psalm. And cause his face to shine upon us; literally, with us. "With us" especially, as the people of God; but not "with us" exclusively, as the whole psalm makes manifest. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/67-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For the choirmaster. לַמְנַצֵּ֥ח (lam·naṣ·ṣêḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent With stringed instruments. בִּנְגִינֹ֗ת (bin·ḡî·nōṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5068.htm">Strong's 5068: </a> To impel, to volunteer, to present spontaneously A Psalm. מִזְמ֥וֹר (miz·mō·wr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> Instrumental music, a poem set to notes A Song. שִֽׁיר׃ (šîr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7892.htm">Strong's 7892: </a> A song, singing May God אֱלֹהִ֗ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative be gracious to us יְחָנֵּ֥נוּ (yə·ḥān·nê·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore and bless us, וִֽיבָרְכֵ֑נוּ (wî·ḇā·rə·ḵê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse [and] cause His face פָּנָ֖יו (pā·nāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face to shine upon יָ֤אֵ֥ר (yā·’êr) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_215.htm">Strong's 215: </a> To be or become light us, אִתָּ֣נוּ (’it·tā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Selah סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5542.htm">Strong's 5542: </a> Suspension, pause <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/67-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 67:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/66-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 66:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 66:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/67-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 67:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 67:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>