Psalms 85 – KJV & NIVUK

King James Version

Psalms 85:1-13

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

1LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.85.1 for the sons: or, of the sons85.1 favourable: or, well pleased

2Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.

3Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.85.3 thyself…: or, thine anger from waxing hot

4Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.

5Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?

6Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?

7Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.

8I 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 again to folly.

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

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

11Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

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

13Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.

New International Version – UK

Psalms 85:1-13

Psalm 85In Hebrew texts 85:1-13 is numbered 85:2-14.

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.

1You, Lord, showed favour to your land;

you restored the fortunes of Jacob.

2You forgave the iniquity of your people

and covered all their sins.85:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

3You set aside all your wrath

and turned from your fierce anger.

4Restore us again, God our Saviour,

and put away your displeasure towards us.

5Will you be angry with us for ever?

Will you prolong your anger through all generations?

6Will you not revive us again,

that your people may rejoice in you?

7Show us your unfailing love, Lord,

and grant us your salvation.

8I will listen to what God the Lord says;

he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants –

but let them not turn to folly.

9Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,

that his glory may dwell in our land.

10Love and faithfulness meet together;

righteousness and peace kiss each other.

11Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,

and righteousness looks down from heaven.

12The Lord will indeed give what is good,

and our land will yield its harvest.

13Righteousness goes before him

and prepares the way for his steps.