Psalms 85:11
Truth shall spring out of the earth, and righteousness shall look down from the heavens.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
In Context
10Loving-kindness and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other:
12Jehovah also will give what is good, and our land shall yield its increase.
Cross References
Isaiah 4:2In that day there shall be a sprout of Jehovah for beauty and glory, and the fruit of the earth for excellency and for ornament for those that are escaped of Israel.
Isaiah 45:8Drop down, [ye] heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness; let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and with it let righteousness spring up. I, Jehovah, have created it.
Matthew 3:17and behold, a voice out of the heavens saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I have found my delight.
Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasure in men.
2 Corinthians 5:21Him who knew not sin he has made sin for us, that *we* might become God's righteousness in him.
1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding that we should know him that [is] true; and we are in him that [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 →