Psalms 85:11
\85:10\Mercy and faith have come together; righteousness and peace have given one another a kiss.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
In Context
10\85:9\Truly, his salvation is near to his worshippers; so that glory may be in our land.
12\85:11\Faith comes up from the earth like a plant; righteousness is looking down from heaven.
Cross References
Isaiah 4:2In that day will the young growth of the Lord be beautiful in glory, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride of those who are still living in Israel.
Isaiah 45:8Let righteousness come down, O heavens, from on high, and let the sky send it down like rain: let the earth be open to give the fruit of salvation, causing righteousness to come up with it; I the Lord have made it come about.
Matthew 3:17And a voice came out of heaven, saying, This is my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased.
Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on the earth peace among men with whom he is well pleased.
2 Corinthians 5:21For him who had no knowledge of sin God made to be sin for us; so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
1 John 5:20And we are certain that the Son of God has come, and has given us a clear vision, so that we may see him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and 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 →