67 For the musical director: a praise song to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

67 May God be gracious to us and bless us,

and show kindness towards us (Instrumental break.)

2 so that those living on earth will know what you’re like.

All the nations will learn about your salvation.

3 Let the peoples praise you, God.

≈Let all the people groups praise you.

4 Let the nations be glad and sing happily,

because you’ll judge the peoples with impartiality,

≈and govern the nations around the world. (Instrumental break.)

5 Let the peoples praise you, God.

≈Let all the people groups praise you.

6 The earth has yielded its harvest.

≈God, our God, has blessed us.

7 May God bless us,

and may people all around the world respect him.