Psaumes - Caput 67

Psaumes 67.1 in finem David psalmus cantici Psaumes 67.2 exsurgat Deus et dissipentur inimici eius et fugiant qui oderunt eum a facie eius Psaumes 67.3 sicut deficit fumus deficiant sicut fluit cera a facie ignis sic pereant peccatores a facie Dei Psaumes 67.4 et iusti epulentur exultent in conspectu Dei delectentur in laetitia Psaumes 67.5 cantate Deo psalmum dicite nomini eius iter facite ei qui ascendit super occasum Dominus nomen illi et exultate in conspectu eius turbabuntur a facie eius Psaumes 67.6 patris orfanorum et iudicis viduarum Deus in loco sancto suo Psaumes 67.7 Deus inhabitare facit unius moris in domo qui educit vinctos in fortitudine similiter eos qui exasperant qui habitant in sepulchris Psaumes 67.8 Deus cum egredereris in conspectu populi tui cum pertransieris in deserto diapsalma Psaumes 67.9 terra mota est etenim caeli distillaverunt a facie Dei Sinai a facie Dei Israhel Psaumes 67.10 pluviam voluntariam segregabis Deus hereditati tuae et infirmata est tu vero perfecisti eam Psaumes 67.11 animalia tua habitant in ea parasti in dulcedine tua pauperi Deus Psaumes 67.12 Dominus dabit verbum evangelizantibus virtute multa Psaumes 67.13 rex virtutum dilecti dilecti; et speciei domus dividere spolia Psaumes 67.14 si dormiatis inter medios cleros pinnae columbae deargentatae et posteriora dorsi eius in pallore auri Psaumes 67.15 dum discernit Caelestis reges super eam nive dealbabuntur in Selmon Psaumes 67.16 mons Dei mons pinguis mons coagulatus mons pinguis Psaumes 67.17 ut quid suspicamini montes coagulatos mons in quo beneplacitum est Deo habitare in eo etenim Dominus habitabit in finem Psaumes 67.18 currus Dei decem milibus multiplex milia laetantium Dominus in eis in Sina in sancto Psaumes 67.19 ascendisti in altum cepisti captivitatem accepisti dona in hominibus etenim non credentes inhabitare Dominum Deus Psaumes 67.20 benedictus Dominus die cotidie prosperum iter faciet nobis Deus salutarium nostrorum diapsalma Psaumes 67.21 Deus noster Deus salvos faciendi et Domini Domini exitus mortis Psaumes 67.22 verumtamen Deus confringet capita inimicorum suorum verticem capilli perambulantium in delictis suis Psaumes 67.23 dixit Dominus ex Basan convertam convertam in profundis maris Psaumes 67.24 ut intinguatur pes tuus in sanguine lingua canum tuorum ex inimicis ab ipso Psaumes 67.25 viderunt ingressus tui Deus ingressus Dei mei regis mei qui est in sancto Psaumes 67.26 praevenerunt principes coniuncti psallentibus in medio iuvencularum tympanistriarum Psaumes 67.27 in ecclesiis benedicite Deum Dominum de fontibus Israhel Psaumes 67.28 ibi Beniamin adulescentulus in mentis excessu principes Iuda duces eorum principes Zabulon principes Nepthali Psaumes 67.29 manda Deus virtutem tuam confirma Deus hoc quod operatus es nobis Psaumes 67.30 a templo tuo in Hierusalem tibi adferent reges munera Psaumes 67.31 increpa feras harundinis congregatio taurorum in vaccis populorum ut excludant eos qui probati sunt argento dissipa gentes quae bella volunt Psaumes 67.32 venient legati ex Aegypto Aethiopia praeveniet manus eius Deo Psaumes 67.33 regna terrae cantate Deo psallite Domino diapsalma psallite Deo; Psaumes 67.34 qui ascendit super caelum caeli ad orientem ecce dabit voci suae vocem virtutis Psaumes 67.35 date gloriam Deo super Israhel magnificentia eius et virtus eius in nubibus Psaumes 67.36 mirabilis Deus in sanctis suis Deus Israhel ipse dabit virtutem et fortitudinem plebi suae benedictus Deus

Psaumes : Caput 67

Psalm 67: A Blessing for All Nations

Psalm 67 is presented as a prayer of blessing and worldwide evangelism, which can be used for harvests. How does God's blessing extend to all nations? This missionary text implores divine grace for Israel, with the goal of reaching all the peoples of the earth.

Themes of Psalm 67

This psalm addresses major themes such as universal praise, divine justice, and God's sovereignty over all nations. Furthermore, Psalm 67 anticipates the worldwide worship prophesied in the New Testament.

Reflection on Scripture

Let us reflect together on five biblical passages that resonate with the worldview presented in this inclusive psalm:

Genesis 12:3

"I will bless those who bless him, and I will curse those who curse him; and in you all the peoples of the earth will be blessed." This promise to Abraham is deeply connected to the desire expressed in Psalm 67 for God's blessing to reach all nations.

Isaiah 49:6

"He said, 'It is not enough for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and to bring back the tribes of Israel whom I have preserved. I will also make you a light to the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.'This verse reflects the desire of Psalm 67 that God's salvation be known among all nations.

Acts 28:28

"Therefore I want you to know that this salvation from God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it!" This statement by Paul echoes the central theme of Psalm 67 about God's salvation reaching all nations.

Romans 15:11

"And again: 'Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; sing praises to him, all you nations.'" Paul quotes the Old Testament to emphasize the universal call to praise, as found in Psalm 67.

Revelation 7:9

"After this I looked, and before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes and holding palm branches." This heavenly vision fulfills the desire of Psalm 67, where all nations are called to praise God.

By meditating on these passages, we are invited to broaden our understanding of God's blessing and His intention to embrace all humanity. May our praise and worship reflect this divine desire.