1 G od be merciful to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us, Selah

God be merciful and gracious to us and bless us and cause His face to shine upon us and among us— Selah!—

2 T hat Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.

That Your way may be known upon earth, Your saving power (Your deliverances and Your salvation) among all nations.

3 L et the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You.

Let the peoples praise You and give thanks to You, O God; let all the peoples praise and give thanks to You.

4 O h, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, And govern the nations on earth. Selah

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!

5 L et the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You.

Let the peoples praise You and give thanks to You, O God; let all the peoples praise and give thanks to You!

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

The earth has yielded its harvest; God, even our own God, will bless us.

7 G od shall bless us, And all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.

God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall reverently fear Him.