Psalms 84:11
Mercy and truth have met each other. Justice and peace have kissed.
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In Context
10So then, truly his salvation is near to those who fear him, so that glory may inhabit our land.
12Truth has risen from the earth, and justice has gazed down from heaven.
Cross References
Genesis 15:1And so, these things having been transacted, the word of the Lord came to Abram by a vision, saying: “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your protector, and your reward is exceedingly great.”
Psalms 3:3Many say to my soul, “There is no salvation for him in his God.” Pause
Psalms 27:1A Psalm of David himself. To you, Lord, I will cry out. My God, do not be silent toward me. For if you remain silent toward me, I will become like those who descend into the pit.
Psalms 47:9As we have heard, so we have seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God. God has founded it in eternity.
Psalms 85:12I will confess to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart. And I will glorify your name in eternity.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 84:9-12
Delight in God's Ordinances. 8 O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah. 9 Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed. 10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. 11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. 12 O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in… Read the whole commentary →