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Psalm 67 is a structured chiasm. The structural design of the psalm centers on a pivotal main idea, with corresponding themes framing the center in a symmetrical A-B-C-B'-A' pattern.

The structure of the psalm operates as follows:

A. Prayer for blessing and mercy upon God's people (verse 1)

God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.

B. The global expansion of God's praise and salvation (verses 2-3)
That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

C. The central focus: Sovereign rule and righteous judgment over all nations (verse 4)

O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.

B'. The global expansion of God's praise repeated (verse 5)

Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

A'. Provision of blessing and universal reverence for God (verses 6-7)
Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.

The literary center is verse 4. The surrounding verses flow into and out of this central reality, demonstrating that the ultimate purpose of divine blessing on Israel is the extension of God's righteous rule and praise to the entire world.
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Good News rCa

Christ's death on a cross paid the debt we owe God for our sins (Colossians 2:14). The proof is God raised Him from the dead (Romans 1:4).

This means God can now remain right, while forgiving our sins (Romans 3:26) and delivering us from His coming wrath (1 Thessalonians 1:10). It's a free gift for those who believe in Christ (Romans 6:23).

If you believe, call on the Lord to save you (Romans 10:9-13).

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