Psalms 85

1 For the end, a Psalm for the sons of Core. O Lord, thou has taken pleasure in thy land: thou hast turned back the captivity of Jacob.

2 Thou hast forgiven thy people their transgressions; thou has covered all their sins. (Pause)

3 Thou has caused all thy wrath to cease: thou hast turned from thy fierce anger.

4 Turn us, O God of our salvation, and turn thy anger away from us.

5 Wouldest thou be angry with us for ever? or wilt thou continue thy wrath from generation to generation?

6 O God, thou wilt turn and quicken us; and thy people shall rejoice in thee.

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

8 I will hear what the Lord God will say concerning me: for he shall speak peace to his people, and to his saints, and to those that turn their heart toward him.

9 Moreover his salvation is near 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 has sprung out of the earth; and righteousness has looked down from heaven.

12 For the Lord will give goodness; and our land shall yield her fruit.

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