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    Psalms 85 (KJV)

    Read Psalms chapter 85 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Psalms 85

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    Psalm 85:10

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    Psalms 85 Summary

    Psalm 85 is a prayer for national revival by the sons of Korah. The psalmist recalls past restorations and asks God to do it again—revive us, that your people may rejoice in you.

    The psalm contains one of Scripture's most beautiful images: 'Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.' It envisions a future where God's character attributes are perfectly harmonized in blessing.

    Key Themes

    Prayer for revivalPast restoration recalledLove and faithfulness meetingHope for the future

    Key Verses in Psalms 85

    "Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?"

    — Psalms 85:6

    A timeless prayer for spiritual renewal that has inspired revival movements throughout history.

    "Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other."

    — Psalms 85:10

    A poetic vision of God's attributes perfectly united—ultimately fulfilled in Christ.

    Life Application

    Pray boldly for revival—in your own heart, your community, and your nation. God who has restored before can restore again.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does verse 10 mean?

    It envisions a future where God's love, truth, righteousness, and peace are perfectly harmonized—many see this ultimately fulfilled at the cross where justice and mercy meet.

    Psalm 85 Commentary & Reflection

    Lament
    Expectant, beautiful

    Best read for: Praying for revival, reconciliation

    Overview of Psalm 85: Revival for the Land

    Psalm 85 recalls past restoration — God brought back captivity, forgave iniquity, turned from anger — and asks: 'Wilt thou not revive us again?' The psalmist listens for God's answer and hears peace. The beautiful climax: mercy and truth meet together, righteousness and peace kiss each other. Truth springs from the earth and righteousness looks down from heaven.

    Key Themes

    Revival
    Mercy and Truth
    Peace
    Restoration

    Key Verses to Remember

    “Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”
    — Psalm 85:10 (KJV)
    “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?”
    — Psalm 85:6 (KJV)

    Reflection

    The meeting of mercy and truth, the kiss of righteousness and peace — this is the gospel in Old Testament poetry. Revival happens when these divine attributes converge in human hearts.

    Historical Context

    A prayer for national revival following return from exile. The beautiful promise 'Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other' envisions the perfect reconciliation of God's attributes—fully realized in Christ, where justice and mercy meet at the cross.

    How to Apply Psalm 85 Today

    Pray for revival in your nation, church, and family. This psalm shows that revival follows a pattern: remembering past mercy, confessing present need, and trusting future restoration. Where mercy and truth meet, where righteousness and peace kiss—that's where God's glory dwells.

    A Prayer from Psalm 85

    Lord, You have been favorable to Your land. Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? Show us Your mercy, Lord, and grant us Your salvation. Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring out of the earth, and righteousness shall look down from heaven. Amen.

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