Psalms 85:8

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

6Won’t you restore our lives again so that your people may find joy in you? 7Show us your mercy, O Lord, by giving us your salvation. I want to hear what God the Lord says, because he promises peace to his people, to his godly ones. But they must not go back to their stupidity. 9Indeed, his salvation is near those who fear him, and ⌞his⌟ glory will remain in our land. 10Mercy and truth have met. Righteousness and peace have kissed.

Psalms 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. I will station myself on the wall. I will watch to see what he will say to me and what answer I will get to my complaint.
• Hebrews 12:25Be careful that you do not refuse to listen when God speaks. Your ancestors didn’t escape when they refused to listen to God, who warned them on earth. We certainly won’t escape if we turn away from God, who warns us from heaven.
• Psalms 29:11The Lord will give power to his people. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
• Isaiah 57:19I’ll create praise on their lips: “Perfect peace to those both far and near.” “I’ll heal them,” says the Lord.
• Zechariah 9:10He will make sure there are no chariots in Ephraim or war horses in Jerusalem. There will be no battle bows. He will announce peace to the nations. He will rule from sea to sea and from the ⌞Euphrates⌟ River to the ends of the earth.
• John 14:27“I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly.
• John 20:19That Sunday evening, the disciples were together behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jews. Jesus stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you!”
• Acts 10:36God sent his word to the people of Israel and brought them the Good News of peace through Jesus Christ. This Jesus Christ is everyone’s Lord.
• 2 Corinthians 5:18God has done all this. He has restored our relationship with him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships.
• Ephesians 2:17He came with the Good News of peace for you who were far away and for those who were near.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:16May the Lord of peace give you his peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
• Psalms 50:5“Gather around me, my godly people who have made a pledge to me through sacrifices.”
• Ephesians 1:1From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will. To God’s holy and faithful people who are united with Christ in the city of Ephesus.
• Psalms 130:4But with you there is forgiveness so that you can be feared.
• John 5:14Later, Jesus met the man in the temple courtyard and told him, “You’re well now. Stop sinning so that something worse doesn’t happen to you.”
• John 8:11The woman answered, “No one, sir.” Jesus said, “I don’t condemn you either. Go! From now on don’t sin.”

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

Topics related to Psalms 85:8

• Backsliders
• Patriotism
• Peace
• Word of God

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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