[1] God be merciful and gracious to us and bless us and cause His face to shine upon us and among us-Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!- [2] That Your way may be known upon earth, Your saving power (Your deliverances and Your salvation) among all nations. [3] Let the peoples praise You [turn away from their idols] and give thanks to You, O God; let all the peoples praise and give thanks to You. [4] O let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You will judge the peoples fairly and guide, lead, or drive the nations upon earth. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! [5] Let the peoples praise You [turn away from their idols] and give thanks to You, O God; let all the peoples praise and give thanks to You! [6] The earth has yielded its harvest [in evidence of God's approval]; God, even our own God, will bless us. [7] God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall reverently fear Him.
