Psalms 67:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Let the people praise you, O God; let all people everywhere praise you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is calling for everyone in the world to praise and honor God together.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was likely written for use in temple worship, expressing Israel's desire for God's blessing to extend beyond their nation to all peoples. It reflects the Hebrew understanding that God's chosen people were meant to be a light to the nations, drawing all people to worship the one true God.

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And so people from every nation could praise God for how good he's been to them. Just like it says in the old writings: 'This is why I'll tell everyone about you, no matter where they're from, and I'll sing your name out loud.'

Romans 15:11

And again it says: Everyone who isn't Jewish, praise the Lord! Actually, all people everywhere — give him the recognition he deserves.

1 Chronicles 16:23

Sing to the LORD, everyone on earth; tell others about his salvation every single day.

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