God’s Word Translation
Psalms 85:9
9Indeed, his salvation is near those who fear him, and ⌞his⌟ glory will remain in our land.
Psalms 85:9 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.
- New International Version (NIV)Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land.
Context of Psalms 85:9
7Show us your mercy, O Lord, by giving us your salvation. 8I 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. Indeed, 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. 11Truth sprouts from the ground, and righteousness looks down from heaven.
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אַ֤ךְ׀ קָר֣וֹב לִירֵאָ֣יו יִשְׁע֑וֹ לִשְׁכֹּ֖ן כָּב֣וֹד בְּאַרְצֵֽנוּ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 85:9
- Psalms 24:4⌞The one who⌟ has clean hands and a pure heart and does not long for what is false or lie when he is under oath.
- Psalms 50:23Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me. I will let everyone who continues in my way see the salvation that comes from God.”
- Psalms 119:114You are my hiding place and my shield. My hope is based on your word.
- Isaiah 46:13I’ll bring my righteousness near; it isn’t far away. My salvation will not be delayed. I’ll provide salvation for Zion and bring my glory to Israel.
- Mark 12:32The expert in Moses’ Teachings said to Jesus, “Teacher, that was well said! You’ve told the truth that there is only one God and no other besides him!
- John 7:17Those who want to follow the will of God will know if what I teach is from God or if I teach my own thoughts.
- Acts 10:2He and everyone in his home were devout and respected God. Cornelius gave many gifts to poor Jewish people and always prayed to God.
- Acts 11:13“He told us that he had seen an angel standing in his home. The angel told him, ‘Send messengers to Joppa, and summon a man whose name is Simon Peter.
- Acts 13:16Then Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and said, “Men of Israel and converts to Judaism, listen to me.
- Isaiah 4:5The Lord will create a cloud of smoke during the day and a glowing flame of fire during the night over the whole area of Mount Zion and over the assembly. His glory will cover everything.
- Ezekiel 26:20I will bring you down with those who descend to the grave to join the people of long ago. I will make you live below the earth among the ancient ruins with those who go down to the grave. You will never return or take your place in the land of the living.
- Haggai 2:7I will shake all the nations, and the one whom all the nations desire will come. Then I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of Armies.
- Zechariah 2:5I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the Lord. I will be the glory within it.’
- Luke 2:32He is a light that will reveal ⌞salvation⌟ to the nations and bring glory to your people Israel.”
- John 1:14The Word became human and lived among us. We saw his glory. It was the glory that the Father shares with his only Son, a glory full of kindness and truth.
Commentaries on Psalms 85:9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9Surely his salvation is nigh - To him who fears God, and trembles at his word, his salvation is nigh at hand. That glory may dwell in our land - That thy worship may be restored, the temple rebuilt, and the Divine shechinah, or symbol of the presence of God, resume its place. The pure and undefiled religion of God preached, professed, and experienced in a nation, is the glory of that land. The Prophet Haggai had said that the glory of the latter house…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9Surely his salvation - His help; his aid. The word here does not mean salvation in the restricted use of the term as applied to the future life, but it means deliverance of all kinds - rescue from trouble, danger, calamity. Is nigh them that fear him - All who truly reverence him, and look to him in a proper manner. They may expect his aid; they may be sure that he will soon come to help them. This expresses the confident assurance of the author of the…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. 99. They are here termed "them that fear him"; and grace produces glory (Psa 84:11).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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