Psalms 67:1-2

[1] [[To the chief Musician A Psalm or Song.]] God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. [2] That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.

What is the context of Psalms 67:1-2?

All Will Praise God (Psalms 67:1-7 true)
An Invocation and a Doxology (Psalms 67:1-7 true)
Make Your Face Shine upon Us (Psalms 67:1-7 true)
A Prayer of Blessing (Psalms 67:1-7 true)
Psalm 67 .[ a .] (Psalms 67:1-7 true)
The Nations Exhorted to Praise God. (Psalms 67:1-7 true)
A Call to Thanksgiving (Psalms 67:1-7 true)

What does Psalms 67:1-2 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The psalmist began by repeating part of Israel"s priestly blessing (cf. Numbers 6:24-26) to request God"s favor on His people. Causing one"s face to shine on others means smiling on them with favor and approval (cf. Psalm 4:6). The writer requested God"s blessing on Israel so that other nations would learn of His favor, turn to Him in faith, and experience His salvation themselves (v2).