Psalms 85:11
Truth springeth out of the earth; And righteousness hath looked down from heaven.
American Standard 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, Jehovah will give that which is good; And our land shall yield its increase.
Cross References
Isaiah 4:2In that day shall the branch of Jehovah be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of 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, Jehovah, 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 among men in whom he is well pleased.
2 Corinthians 5:21Him who knew no sin he made [to be] sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, [even] in his Son Jesus Christ. This 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 →