KJV ORIGINAL
O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let all the nations be happy and sing with joy, because you will judge people fairly and guide the nations of the earth. Selah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing hope that all nations will celebrate because God will rule them with perfect justice and fairness.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during Israel's monarchy when the nation was experiencing God's blessings and wanted other nations to recognize God's goodness. The psalmist envisions a time when God's just rule would extend beyond Israel to all peoples of the earth. 'Selah' was a musical notation indicating a pause for reflection or instrumental interlude during temple worship.
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