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

6Will You not revive us again, So that Your people may rejoice in You? 7Show us Your mercy, Lord, And grant us Your salvation. I will hear what God the Lord will say; For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones; And may they not turn back to foolishness. 9Certainly His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land. 10Graciousness and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Psalms 85:8 word by word

אֶשְׁמְעָ֗ה מַה־יְדַבֵּר֮ הָאֵ֪ל׀ יְה֫וָ֥ה כִּ֤י׀ יְדַבֵּ֬ר שָׁל֗וֹם אֶל־עַמּ֥וֹ וְאֶל־חֲסִידָ֑יו וְֽאַל־יָשׁ֥וּבוּ לְכִסְלָֽה׃Read the interlinear

• I will hearשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085
• whatמָהmâh mah mâ ma meh · what?H4100
• Godאֵל'êl · GodH410
• the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• will sayדָבַרdâbar · to speak: speakH1696
• peaceשָׁלוֹםshâlôm shâlôm · peaceH7965
• to His peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• to His godlyחָסִידchâsîyd · piousH2623
• turnשׁוּבshûb · to return: returnH7725
• foolishnessכִּסְלָהkislâh · confidenceH3690

Cross-references for Psalms 85:8

• Habakkuk 2:1I will stand at my guard post And station myself on the watchtower; And I will keep watch to see what He will say to me, And how I may reply when I am reprimanded.
• Hebrews 12:25See to it that you do not refuse Him who is speaking. For if those did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape who turn away from Him who warns us from heaven.
• Psalms 29:11The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.
• Isaiah 57:19Creating the praise of the lips. Peace, peace to him who is far away and to him who is near,” Says the Lord, “and I will heal him.”
• Zechariah 9:10And I will eliminate the chariot from Ephraim And the horse from Jerusalem; And the bow of war will be eliminated. And He will speak peace to the nations; And His dominion will be from sea to sea, And from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth.
• John 14:27Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, nor fearful.
• John 20:19Now when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were together due to fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and said to them, “Peace be to you.”
• Acts 10:36The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all)--
• 2 Corinthians 5:18Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation,
• Ephesians 2:17And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near;
• 2 Thessalonians 3:16Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. 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 of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus:
• Psalms 130:4But there is forgiveness with You, So that You may be revered.
• John 5:14Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, “Behold, you have become well; do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse happens to you.”
• John 8:11She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on do not sin any longer.”]]

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