Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth. New Living Translation Let the whole world sing for joy, because you govern the nations with justice and guide the people of the whole world. Interlude English Standard Version Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah Berean Standard Bible Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah King James Bible O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. New King James Version Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, And govern the nations on earth. Selah New American Standard Bible May the nations be glad and sing for joy; For You will judge the peoples with fairness And guide the nations on the earth. Selah NASB 1995 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For You will judge the peoples with uprightness And guide the nations on the earth. Selah. NASB 1977 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For Thou wilt judge the peoples with uprightness, And guide the nations on the earth. Selah. Legacy Standard Bible Let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For You will judge the peoples with uprightness And lead the nations on the earth. Selah. Amplified Bible Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, For You will judge the people fairly And guide the nations on earth. Selah. Christian Standard Bible Let the nations rejoice and shout for joy, for you judge the peoples with fairness and lead the nations on earth. Selah Holman Christian Standard Bible Let the nations rejoice and shout for joy, for You judge the peoples with fairness and lead the nations on earth. Selah American Standard Version Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For thou wilt judge the peoples with equity, And govern the nations upon earth. [Selah Contemporary English Version Let the nations celebrate with joyful songs, because you judge fairly and guide all nations. English Revised Version O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the peoples with equity, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah GOD'S WORD® Translation Let the nations be glad and sing joyfully because you judge everyone with justice and guide the nations on the earth. [Selah] Good News Translation May the nations be glad and sing for joy, because you judge the peoples with justice and guide every nation on earth. International Standard Version Let the nations rejoice and sing for joy, because you judge people with fairness and you govern the people of the earth. Interlude NET Bible Let foreigners rejoice and celebrate! For you execute justice among the nations, and govern the people living on earth. (Selah) New Heart English Bible Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the world in righteousness. You will judge the peoples with equity, and guide the nations on earth. Webster's Bible Translation O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLet the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah World English Bible Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples with equity, and govern the nations on earth. Selah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNations rejoice and sing, "" For You judge peoples uprightly, "" And comfort peoples on earth. Selah. Young's Literal Translation Rejoice and sing do nations, For Thou judgest peoples uprightly, And peoples on earth comfortest. Selah. Smith's Literal Translation The nations shall be glad and rejoice, for thou wilt judge peoples in uprightness, and thou wilt pity the nations upon earth. Silence. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet the nations be glad and rejoice: for thou judgest the people with justice, and directest the nations upon earth. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible May the nations be glad and rejoice; for you judge the peoples with fairness, you guide the nations upon the earth. Selah New Revised Standard Version Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO let the nations be glad and sing for joy; for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The kingdoms shall rejoice and shall sing praise, for you judge the nations justly, and you govern the kingdoms in the Earth! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For Thou wilt judge the peoples with equity, And lead the nations upon earth. Selah Brenton Septuagint Translation Let the nations rejoice and exult, for thou shalt judge the peoples in equity, and shalt guide the nations on the earth. Pause. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context May God Cause His Face to Shine Upon Us…3Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. 4Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah 5Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.… Cross References Isaiah 2:4 Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war. Revelation 21:24 By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. Isaiah 42:1 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Isaiah 11:10 On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. Acts 17:30-31 Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. / For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.” Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” Romans 15:9-12 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ... Isaiah 60:3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Revelation 15:4 Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” Micah 4:3 Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war. Luke 2:32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.” Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. Isaiah 52:10 The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God. Treasury of Scripture O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for you shall judge the people righteously, and govern the nations on earth. Selah. O let Psalm 97:1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Psalm 138:4,5 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth… Deuteronomy 32:43 Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, and to his people. for thou Psalm 9:8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness. Psalm 96:10-13 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously… Psalm 98:9 Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. govern [heb. Psalm 2:8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Psalm 82:6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. Isaiah 55:4 Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people. Jump to Previous Comfortest Earth Equity Glad Govern Guide Guiding Joy Judge Judgest Lead Nations Peoples Rejoice Righteously Righteousness Rule Selah Sing Song Uprightly Uprightness WiltJump to Next Comfortest Earth Equity Glad Govern Guide Guiding Joy Judge Judgest Lead Nations Peoples Rejoice Righteously Righteousness Rule Selah Sing Song Uprightly Uprightness WiltPsalm 67 1. A prayer for the enlargement of God's kingdom3. to the joy of the people 6. and the increase of God's blessings Let the nations be glad and sing for joy This phrase emphasizes the universal scope of God's salvation and blessing. The call for nations to rejoice reflects the Abrahamic promise that all nations would be blessed through his descendants (Genesis 12:3). It anticipates the inclusion of Gentiles in God's redemptive plan, a theme echoed in the New Testament (Galatians 3:8). The joy and gladness suggest a response to God's righteous rule and the peace it brings, reminiscent of the joy at the birth of Christ heralded by angels (Luke 2:10). for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth Selah Persons / Places / Events 1. NationsRefers to all the peoples and ethnic groups of the world. In the context of the Psalm, it emphasizes the universal scope of God's reign and His desire for all nations to know Him. 2. Peoples This term highlights the diverse groups within the nations, indicating that God's justice and leadership are meant for every individual and community. 3. God The central figure in this verse, God is portrayed as the just judge and leader of all nations, emphasizing His sovereignty and righteousness. 4. Earth Represents the entire world, underscoring the global impact of God's rule and the call for universal worship and joy. 5. Selah A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude, inviting readers to contemplate the profound truths just expressed. Teaching Points Universal Joy in God's JusticeGod's justice is a source of joy for all nations. As believers, we can find comfort in knowing that God's judgments are fair and righteous, leading to peace and harmony. God's Sovereign Leadership Recognize God's leadership over all nations. This should inspire us to trust in His plans and purposes, even when global events seem chaotic. Call to Worship The call for nations to be glad and sing for joy is an invitation to worship. As Christians, we are encouraged to lead lives of worship, reflecting God's glory to those around us. Reflection and Contemplation The use of "Selah" invites us to pause and reflect on God's justice and leadership. Take time in your daily life to meditate on God's attributes and His work in the world. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 67In Psalm 67:4, how can we reconcile the statement that God “guides the nations on earth” with the widespread historical evidence of injustice and suffering? 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? 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? If Psalm 66:4 states all nations worship God, why do so many cultures follow different deities or no deity at all?(4) For thou shalt judge:--Better, for thou judgest. And govern. . . .--Better, and dost lead. The word is used in Psalm 23:3 of the "pastoral" care of God. Verse 4. - O let the nations be glad and sing for joy. There could be no greater blessing to the nations than their attraction into God's kingdom; nor, consequently, any event more worthy to be hailed with joyful acclaim, with songs of joy and thanksgiving. For thou shalt judge the people (rather, the peoples) righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. The main advantage of the change would be the bringing of the heathen into that kingdom of perfect righteousness, wherein God (in the Person of Christ) would dispense justice unerringly, and rule all men with perfect and absolute equity.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let the nationsלְאֻ֫מִּ֥ים (lə·’um·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3816: A community be glad יִֽשְׂמְח֥וּ (yiś·mə·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome and sing for joy, וִֽירַנְּנ֗וּ (wî·ran·nə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7442: To give a ringing cry for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction You judge תִשְׁפֹּ֣ט (ṯiš·pōṭ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate the peoples עַמִּ֣ים (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock justly מִישׁ֑וֹר (mî·šō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4334: A level, a plain, as a, straightness, justice and lead תַּנְחֵ֣ם (tan·ḥêm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 5148: To guide, to transport the nations וּלְאֻמִּ֓ים ׀ (ū·lə·’um·mîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3816: A community of the earth. בָּאָ֖רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Selah סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh) Interjection Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause Links Psalm 67:4 NIVPsalm 67:4 NLT Psalm 67:4 ESV Psalm 67:4 NASB Psalm 67:4 KJV Psalm 67:4 BibleApps.com Psalm 67:4 Biblia Paralela Psalm 67:4 Chinese Bible Psalm 67:4 French Bible Psalm 67:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 67:4 Oh let the nations be glad (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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