Psalm 85:1-3
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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)
3 You withdrew all your wrath;
you turned from your hot anger.
Psalm 85:5-8
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5 Will you be angry with us forever?
Will you prolong your anger to all generations?(A)
6 Will you not revive us again,
so that your people may rejoice in you?(B)
7 Show us your steadfast love, O Lord,
and grant us your salvation.
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](C)
Footnotes
- 85.8 Gk: Heb but let them not turn back to folly
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