Psalms 85:11
(85-12) Truth springeth out of the earth; and righteousness hath looked down from heaven.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
In Context
10(85-11) Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
12(85-13) Yea, the LORD will give that which is good; and our land shall yield her produce.
Cross References
Isaiah 4:2In that day shall the growth of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.
Isaiah 45:8Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness; let the earth open, that they may bring forth salvation, and let her cause righteousness to spring up together; I the LORD have created it.
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 →