Literary Context
Psalm 67 opens with a compact, communal plea that sounds like a spoken blessing adapted into prayer, setting the tone for what follows in the psalm. The “us” language frames this as corporate worship rather than a private request. The imagery of God’s shining face draws on a familiar way of talking about divine attention and favor, so the verse functions like a doorway into the psalm’s larger movement from receiving God’s kindness to living under his visible, recognized goodwill. The pause marker at the end invites the singer and listeners to slow down before continuing.