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Psalms 85:8
8I will hear [with expectant hope] what God the Lord will say, For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones— But let them not turn again to folly.
Psalms 85:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I will hear what God the Lord will speak, For He will speak peace To His people and to His saints; But let them not turn back to folly.
Context of Psalms 85:8
6Will You not revive us and bring us to life again, That Your people may rejoice in You? 7Show us Your lovingkindness, O Lord, And grant us Your salvation. I will hear [with expectant hope] what God the Lord will say, For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones— But let them not turn again to folly. 9Surely His salvation is near to those who [reverently] fear Him [and obey Him with submissive wonder], That glory [the manifest presence of God] may dwell in our land. 10Steadfast love and truth and faithfulness meet together; Righteousness and peace kiss each other.
Read all of Psalms 85Psalms 85:8 word by word
אֶשְׁמְעָ֗ה מַה־יְדַבֵּר֮ הָאֵ֪ל׀ יְה֫וָ֥ה כִּ֤י׀ יְדַבֵּ֬ר שָׁל֗וֹם אֶל־עַמּ֥וֹ וְאֶל־חֲסִידָ֑יו וְֽאַל־יָשׁ֥וּבוּ לְכִסְלָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- I will hearשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085
- what Godאֵל'êl · GodH410
- the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
- will speakדָבַרdâbar · to speak: speakH1696
- peaceשָׁלוֹםshâlôm shâlôm · peaceH7965
- unto his peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
- and to his saintsחָסִידchâsîyd · piousH2623
- but let them not turn againשׁוּבshûb · to return: returnH7725
- to follyכִּסְלָהkislâh · confidenceH3690
Cross-references for Psalms 85:8
- Habakkuk 2:1I will stand at my guard post And station myself on the tower; And I will keep watch to see what He will say to me, And what answer I will give [as His spokesman] when I am reproved.
- Hebrews 12:25See to it that you do not refuse [to listen to] Him who is speaking [to you now]. For if those [sons of Israel] did not escape when they refused [to listen to] him who warned them on earth [revealing God’s will], how much less will we escape if we turn our backs on Him who warns from heaven?
- Psalms 29:11The Lord will give [unyielding and impenetrable] strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.
- Isaiah 57:19As I create the praise of his lips, Peace, peace, to him who is far away [both Jew and Gentile] and to him who is near!” Says the Lord; “And I will heal him [making his lips blossom anew with thankful praise].”
- Zechariah 9:10I will cut off the [war] chariot from Ephraim And the [war] horse from Jerusalem, And the bow of war will be cut off. And He will speak [words of] peace to the nations, And His dominion shall be from sea to sea [absolutely endless], And from the River [Euphrates] to the ends of the earth.
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]
- John 20:19So when it was evening on that same day, the first day of the week, though the disciples were [meeting] behind barred doors for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.”
- Acts 10:36You know the message which He sent to the sons of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all—
- 2 Corinthians 5:18But all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ [making us acceptable to Him] and gave us the ministry of reconciliation [so that by our example we might bring others to Him],
- Ephesians 2:17And He came and preached the good news of peace to you [Gentiles] who were far away, and peace to those [Jews] who were near.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16Now may the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace at all times and in every way [that peace and spiritual well-being that comes to those who walk with Him, regardless of life’s circumstances]. The Lord be with you all.
- Psalms 50:5“Gather My godly ones to Me, Those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.”
- Ephesians 1:1Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of God [that is, by His purpose and choice], To the saints (God’s people) who are at Ephesus and are faithful and loyal and steadfast in Christ Jesus:
- Psalms 130:4But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared and worshiped [with submissive wonder].
- John 5:14Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, “See, you are well! Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.”
- John 8:11She answered, “No one, Lord!” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you either. Go. From now on sin no more.”]
Commentaries on Psalms 85:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8I will hear what God the Lord will speak - The psalmist goes as a prophet to consult the Lord; and, having made his request, waits an answer from the spirit of prophecy. He is satisfied that the answer will be gracious; and having received it he relates it to the people. He will speak peace - He will give prosperity to the people in general; and to his saints - his followers, in particular. But let them not turn again to folly - Let them not abuse the…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8I will hear what God the Lord will speak - I, the psalmist; I, representing the people as looking to God. The state of mind here is that of patient listening; of a willingness to hear God, whatever God should say; of confidence in him that what he would say would be favorable to his people - would be words of mercy and of peace. Whatever God should command, the speaker was willing to yield to it; whatever God should say, he would believe; whatever God…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-13Verses 8-13 Sooner or later, God will speak peace to his people. If he do not command outward peace, yet he will suggest inward peace; speaking to their hearts by his Spirit. Peace is spoken only to those who turn from sin. All sin is folly, especially backsliding; it is the greatest folly to return to sin. Surely God's salvation is nigh, whatever our difficulties and distresses are. Also, his honour is secured, that glory may dwell in our land. And the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-9When God speaks, his faithful people listen. He promises them peace, meaning wholeness and well-being (see Psalm 37:11). They respect the Lord and know that he and his salvation are near. The Lord does not tolerate foolish ways, such as those that resulted in the exile.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. He is confident God will favor His penitent people (Psa 51:17; 80:18). saints--as in Psa 4:3, the "godly."Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 85
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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