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Psalm 85:8-9 KJV
Psalms · chapter 85 · verses 8–9
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.Psalm 85:8-9 · King James Version
Psalm 85:8-9 in context
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.
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Key words (Strong's)
- salvationyeshaʻliberty, deliverance, prosperityH3468 →
- peopleʻama peopleH5971 →
- saintschâçîydproperly, kindH2623 →
- speakdâbarperhaps properly, to arrangeH1696 →
- peaceshâlôwmsafeH7965 →
- glorykâbôwdproperly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousnessH3519 →
- dwellshâkanto reside or permanently stayH7931 →
- hearshâmaʻto hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etcH8085 →
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We have here an answer to the prayers and expostulations in the foregoing verses. I. In general, it is an answer of peace. This the psalmist is soon aware of (Psa 85:8), for he stands upon his watch-tower to hear what God will say unto him, as the prophet, Hab 2:1, Hab 2:2. I will hear what God the Lord will speak.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 8-13