An Invocation and a Doxology

To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song.

1 God be merciful to us and bless us,

Andcause His face to shine upon us,

Selah

2 ThatYour way may be known on earth,

Your salvation among all nations.

3 Let the peoples praise You, O God;

Let all the peoples praise You.

4 Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy!

ForYou shall judge the people righteously,

And govern the nations on earth.

Selah

5 Let the peoples praise You, O God;

Let all the peoples praise You.

6 Thenthe earth shall yield her increase;

God, our own God, shall bless us.

7 God shall bless us,

And all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.