Psalm 85

For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah. ¹LORD, you poured out blessings on your land! You restored the fortunes of Israel. Hebrew of Jacob. See note on 44:4. ² You forgave the guilt of your people— yes, you covered all their sins.Interlude ³ You held back your fury. You kept back your blazing anger.

⁴Now restore us again, O God of our salvation. Put aside your anger against us once more. ⁵ Will you be angry with us always? Will you prolong your wrath to all generations? ⁶ Won’t you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you? ⁷ Show us your unfailing love, O LORD, and grant us your salvation.

⁸I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways. ⁹ Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory.

¹⁰Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! ¹¹ Truth springs up from the earth, and righteousness smiles down from heaven. ¹² Yes, the LORD pours down his blessings. Our land will yield its bountiful harvest. ¹³ Righteousness goes as a herald before him, preparing the way for his steps.