Psalms 85:11
Truth springs out of the earth. Righteousness has looked down from heaven.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
In Context
10Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
12Yes, the LORD will give that which is good. Our land will yield its increase.
Cross References
Isaiah 4:2In that day, the LORD’s branch will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the beauty and glory of the survivors of Israel.
Isaiah 45:8Rain, you heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open, that it may produce salvation, and let it cause righteousness to spring up with it. I, the LORD, have created it.
Matthew 3:17Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
2 Corinthians 5:21For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
1 John 5:20We know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, 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 →