Psalm 85

Prayer for God’s Mercy upon the Nation.

¹Lord , You showed favor to Your land;

You restored the fortunes of Jacob.

²You forgave the guilt of Your people;

You covered all their sin. Selah

³You withdrew all Your fury;

You turned away from Your burning anger.

⁴¶Restore us, God of our salvation,

And cause Your indignation toward us to cease.

⁵Will You be angry with us forever?

Will You prolong Your anger to all generations?

⁶Will You not revive us again,[#85:6 Or bring to life]

So that Your people may rejoice in You?

⁷Show us Your mercy, Lord ,

And grant us Your salvation.

⁸¶I will hear what God the Lord will say;[#85:8 Or Let me hear]

For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones;

And may they not turn back to foolishness.

⁹Certainly His salvation is near to those who fear Him,[#85:9 Or revere]

That glory may dwell in our land.

¹⁰Graciousness and truth have met together;[#85:10 Or faithfulness]

Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

¹¹Truth sprouts from the earth,[#85:11 Or Faithfulness]

And righteousness looks down from heaven.

¹²Indeed, the Lord will give what is good,

And our land will yield its produce.

¹³Righteousness will go before Him

And will make His footsteps into a way.