The Bible – Old Testament
Psalms
Index
Int. 1. 2. 3. … 84. 85. 86. … 149. 150.
Chapter 85
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1 For the leader. A psalm of the Korahites.
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You once favored, LORD, your land, restored the good fortune of Jacob.
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You forgave the guilt of your people, pardoned all their sins. Selah
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You withdrew all your wrath, turned back your burning anger.
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Restore us once more, God our savior; abandon your wrath against us.
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Will you be angry with us forever, drag out your anger for all generations?
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Please give us life again, that your people may rejoice in you.
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Show us, LORD, your love; grant us your salvation.
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2 I will listen for the word of God; surely the LORD will proclaim peace To his people, to the faithful, to those who trust in him.
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Near indeed is salvation for the loyal; prosperity will fill our land.
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3 Love and truth will meet; justice and peace will kiss.
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Truth will spring from the earth; justice will look down from heaven.
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The LORD will surely grant abundance; our land will yield its increase.
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Prosperity will march before the Lord, and good fortune will follow behind.
1 [Psalm 85] A national lament reminding God of past favors and forgiveness (⇒ Psalm 85:2-4) and begging for forgiveness and grace now (⇒ Psalm 85:5-8). A speaker represents the people who wait humbly with open hearts (⇒ Psalm 85:9-10): God will be active on their behalf (⇒ Psalm 85:11-13). The situation suggests the conditions of Judea during the early postexilic period, the fifth century B.C.; the thoughts are similar to those of postexilic prophets (⇒ Haggai 1:5-11; ⇒ 2:6-9).
2 [9] The prophet listens to God’s revelation. Cf ⇒ Hebrews 2:1.
3 [11-13] Divine activity is personified as pairs of virtues.
Index
Int. 1. 2. 3. … 84. 85. 86. … 149. 150.