Psalms 67:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 67:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “That thy way may be known upon earth, Thy salvation among all nations.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

That thy way may be known upon earth, Thy salvation among all nations.
Psalms 67:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 67

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2That thy way may be known upon earth, Thy salvation among all nations.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“That thy way may be known upon earth, etc.] God’s way and method of grace, in the salvation of sinners; the contrivance of it in Christ, the impetration of it by him, and the application of it by his Spirit; and the way of sinners to him through Christ, the way, the truth, and the life, the new and living way to the Father; and the way of life and salvation, which is grace, and by Christ alone; and the Gospel which points out this way, and is itself called the way of God, (<441825>Acts 18:25); together with the ordinances of it, which are ways of pleasantness, and paths of peace; all this was made known by the apostles and first preachers of the Gospel; not only in the land of Judea, but…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“thy way--of gracious dealing (Isa 55:8), as explained by-- saving health--or literally, "salvation."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“That thy way may be known upon earth - The law of God; the principles and methods of the divine administration; the way in which God rules mankind and in which he bestows his blessings on people. The prayer is, that all the earth might be made acquainted with the methods in which God deals with his people, or confers favors on people. The happiness of man depends on a knowledge of the principles on which God bestows his favors; for all people are, in all things, dependent on him. The success of a farmer depends on his understanding, and complying with, the laws and principles on which God bestows a harvest; the preservation of health, the restoration of health when we are sick, depends on a…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thy way - The way of truth, or the true religion; the same which in the next clause is called his saving health, and both together signify the way of salvation; deal so graciously with thy people, that thereby the Gentile - world may at last be allured to join with them. Psalms 67:4”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“That: Psa 98:2, Psa 98:3; Est 8:15-17; Zac 8:20-23; Act 9:31 thy way: Act 13:10, Act 18:25, Act 22:4 saving: Psa 43:5, Psa 66:1-4, Psa 117:2; Isa 49:6; Mat 28:19; Luk 2:30, Luk 2:31, Luk 3:6; Tit 2:11 Psalms 67:3”
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