Chiasm in Psalm 67


This chiasm in Psalm 67 emphasizes God's justice to all peoples. "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom," indeed, but those peoples who fear Him and keep His commandments do not need to fear His justice, for all nations will be judged righteously and fairly.

  • V1-2a - God bless us & make himself known to all the earth
    • V2b - Salvation among all nations
      • V3 - Let the peoples praise God
        • V4a - Let the nations sing & rejoice
          • V4b - God judges all peoples fairly
        • V4c - God guides the nations
      • V5 - Let the peoples praise God
    • V6a - The earth shall yield a harvest
  • V6b-7 - God bless us & let all the earth fear him.
An alternative (and probably more correct) breakout brought to my attention by a friend on Facebook:

  • V1 - God bless us and make his face shine on us
    • V2 - Your way be known on earth and your saving power among all nations
      • V3 - Let the peoples praise you, O God, let all the peoples praise you!
        • V4a - Let the nations be glad and sing for joy
          • V4b - You judge the peoples with equity
        • V4c - Guide the nations on earth
      • V5 - Let the peoples praise you, O God, let all the peoples praise you!
    • V6 - The earth has yielded its increase. God shall bless us.
  • V7 - God shall bless us. Let the ends of the earth fear him!


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