Psalms 85:10

Surely his salvation is near to them that fear him: that glory may dwell in our land.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

In Context

9I will hear what the Lord God will speak in me: for he will speak peace unto his people: And unto his saints: and unto them that are converted to the heart.

11Mercy and truth have met each other: justice and peace have kissed.

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Cross References

Exodus 34:6And when he passed before him, he said: O the Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, patient and of much compassion, and true,

Psalms 89:14thy arm is with might. Let thy hand be strengthened, and thy right hand exalted:

Proverbs 3:3Let not mercy and truth leave thee, put them about thy neck, and write them in the tables of thy heart:

Isaiah 45:24For every knee shall be bowed to me, and every tongue shall swear.

Jeremiah 23:5Behold the days come, saith the Lord, and I will raise up to David a just branch: and a king shall reign, and shall be wise, and shall execute judgement and justice in the earth.

Luke 1:54He hath received Israel his servant, being mindful of his mercy:

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 →

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