Psalm 85

1    Lord, you were gracious to your land;  ♦

you restored the fortunes of Jacob.

2    You forgave the offence of your people  ♦

and covered all their sins.

3    You laid aside all your fury  ♦

and turned from your wrathful indignation.

4    Restore us again, O God our Saviour,  ♦

and let your anger cease from us.

5    Will you be displeased with us for ever?  ♦

Will you stretch out your wrath from one generation to another?

6    Will you not give us life again,  ♦

that your people may rejoice in you?

7    Show us your mercy, O Lord,  ♦

and grant us your salvation.

8    I will listen to what the Lord God will say,  ♦

for he shall speak peace to his people and to the faithful,

    that they turn not again to folly.

9    Truly, his salvation is near to those who fear him,  ♦

that his glory may dwell in our land.

10  Mercy and truth are met together,  ♦

righteousness and peace have kissed each other;

11  Truth shall spring up from the earth  ♦

and righteousness look down from heaven.

12  The Lord will indeed give all that is good,  ♦

and our land will yield its increase.

13  Righteousness shall go before him  ♦

and direct his steps in the way.

 

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