Psalms 85

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 85 of 150

¹ To the chief musician. A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O Jehovah, You have been gracious to Your land; You have turned back the captivity of Jacob.

² You have taken away the iniquity of Your people; You covered all of their sin. Selah.

³ You gathered all of Your wrath; You turned from the heat of Your anger.

Chapter Summary

The psalmist praises Jehovah for His deliverances. He asks for grace. To the chief musician. A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

יַעֲקֹֽב Jacob H3290 · TWOT 1676f

שבות exile H7622 · TWOT 2311d

שָׁל֗וֹם completeness H7965 · TWOT 2401a

מִזְמֽוֹר melody H4210 · TWOT 558c

עֶבְרָתֶ֑ overflow H5678 · TWOT 1556d

Captivity Turned Back

God is gracious to His land, turning back the captivity of Jacob and covering all their sin.

Righteousness and Peace Kiss

Mercy and truth meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other as truth sprouts from the earth.

Captivity Turned Back

God is gracious to His land, turning back the captivity of Jacob and covering all their sin.

Psalms 85:1-2

Righteousness and Peace Kiss

Mercy and truth meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other as truth sprouts from the earth.

Psalms 85:10-11

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