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

May God show loving-kindness toward us and bring good to us. May He make His face shine upon us.

2 T hat thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.

May Your way be known on the earth, and Your saving power among all nations.

3 L et the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

May the people praise You, O God. May all the people praise You.

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.

May the nations be glad and sing for joy. For You will be fair when You judge the people and rule the nations of the earth.

5 L et the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

May the people praise You, O God. May all the people praise You.

6 T hen shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.

The earth has given its fruit. God, our God, will bring good to us.

7 G od shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.

God will bring good to us, and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.