Psalms 85:11
Truth springs out of the earth, and righteousness has looked down from heaven.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
In Context
10Mercy and truth are met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
12Yea, LORD will give that which is good, and our land shall yield its increase.
Cross References
Isaiah 4:2In that day the branch of LORD shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be excellent and comely for those who have escaped from Israel.
Isaiah 45:8Distil, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open that it may bring forth salvation, and let it cause righteousness to spring up together. I, LORD, have created it.
Matthew 3:17And lo, a voice out of the heavens, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill among men.
2 Corinthians 5:21For the man who knew no sin was made sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God comes, and has given us understanding, so that we may know the true. And we are in the true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the TRUE God, and the eternal life.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 85:9-13
Divine Answer to Prayer; Blessings Given in Answer to Prayer. 8 I 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. 9 Surely his salvation is nigh 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 shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven. 12 Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good; and our… Read the whole commentary →