A psalm for the choir director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments

1God, be merciful to us and bless us;
be kind to us [IDM], (Think about that!)

2in order that everyone in the world may know what you want them to do,
and the people of all nations may know that you have the power to save them.

3God, I desire that all people-groups will praise you;
I want them all to praise you!

4I desire that the people of all nations will be glad and sing joyfully, because you judge the people-groups equally/justly,
and you guide all nations in the world. (Think about that!)

5God, I desire that the people-groups will praise you;
I want them all to praise you!

6Good crops have grown on our land;
God, our God, has blessed us.

7And because God has blessed us,
I desire that all people everywhere [MTY] on the earth will revere him.