Psalms 85

1 For the Leader. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. LORD, Thou hast been favourable unto Thy land, Thou hast turned the captivity of Jacob.

2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of Thy people, Thou hast pardoned all their sin. (Selah)

3 Thou hast withdrawn all Thy wrath; Thou hast turned from the fierceness of Thine anger.

4 Restore us, O God of our salvation, and cause Thine indignation toward us to cease.

5 Wilt Thou be angry with us for ever? Wilt Thou draw out Thine anger to all generations?

6 Wilt Thou not quicken us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee?

7 Show us Thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us Thy salvation.

8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak; for He will speak peace unto His people, and to His saints; but let them not turn back to folly.

9 Surely His salvation is nigh them that fear Him; that glory may dwell in our land.

10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

11 Truth springeth out of the earth; and righteousness hath looked down from heaven.

12 Yea, the LORD will give that which is good; and our land shall yield her produce.

13 Righteousness shall go before Him, and shall make His footsteps a way.