For the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song.
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1May God be merciful to us, bless us,
- and cause his face to shine on us.
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2That your way may be known on earth,
- and your salvation among all nations,
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3let the peoples praise you, God.
- Let all the peoples praise you.
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4Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
- for you will judge the peoples with equity,
- and govern the nations on earth.
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5Let the peoples praise you, God.
- Let all the peoples praise you.
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6The earth has yielded its increase.
- God, even our own God, will bless us.
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7God will bless us.
- All the ends of the earth shall fear him.