Psalm 85:1-2 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Psalm 85
Prayer for the Restoration of God’s Favor
To the leader. Of the Korahites. A Psalm.
1 Lord, you were favorable to your land;
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.(A)
2 You forgave the iniquity of your people;
you pardoned all their sin. Selah(B)
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Psalm 85:8-13 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 Let me hear what God the Lord will speak,
for he will speak peace to his people,
to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts.[a](A)
9 Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.(B)
10 Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet;
righteousness and peace will kiss each other.(C)
11 Faithfulness will spring up from the ground,
and righteousness will look down from the sky.
12 The Lord will give what is good,
and our land will yield its increase.(D)
13 Righteousness will go before him
and will make a path for his steps.(E)
Footnotes
- 85.8 Gk: Heb but let them not turn back to folly
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