Psalms 85:11
Faithfulness sprouts from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
In Context
10Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
12The LORD will indeed provide what is good, and our land will yield its increase.
Cross References
Isaiah 4:2On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors.
Isaiah 45:8Drip down, O heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open up that salvation may sprout and righteousness spring up with it; I, the LORD, have created it.
Matthew 3:17And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”
Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
2 Corinthians 5:21God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know 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 →