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Psalms 85:9
9Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell 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.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory.
Context of Psalms 85:9
7Show us your unfailing love, Lord, and grant us your salvation. 8I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. 10Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. 11Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, 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 24:4The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.
- Psalms 50:23Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me, and to the blameless I will show my salvation.”
- Psalms 119:114You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
- Isaiah 46:13I am bringing my righteousness near, it is not far away; and my salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion, my splendor to Israel.
- Mark 12:32“Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him.
- John 7:17Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.
- Acts 10:2He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.
- Acts 11:13He told us how he had seen an angel appear in his house and say, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter.
- Acts 13:16Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand and said: “Fellow Israelites and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me!
- Isaiah 4:5Then the Lord will create over all of Mount Zion and over those who assemble there a cloud of smoke by day and a glow of flaming fire by night; over everything the glory will be a canopy.
- Ezekiel 26:20then I will bring you down with those who go down to the pit, to the people of long ago. I will make you dwell in the earth below, as in ancient ruins, with those who go down to the pit, and you will not return or take your place in the land of the living.
- Haggai 2:7I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the Lord Almighty.
- Zechariah 2:5And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will be its glory within.’
- Luke 2:32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”
- John 1:14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace 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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