Psalm 85:6

Translations

Modern

Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?

Traditional

Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?

Literal

Will You not turn back and revive us, that Your people may rejoice in You?

Latin

Deus, tu conversus vivificabis nos, et plebs tua lætabitur in te.

Original

Hebrew

English

Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?

Notes

Psalms 85:6–7

This prayer for renewal is based on God’s unfailing love for his people.

Psalms 85:1–13

The psalmist leads the community that returned from exile in a lament and a prayer for complete restoration:

He remembers how God rescued Israel from exile (Psalm 85:1–3),
asks for clearer signs of God’s goodness, and
leads the people in prayer for full renewal (Psalm 85:4–7).

God answers with a message of peace (Psalm 85:8–9). The psalm ends with a poetic description of the greatness of God’s salvation (85:10–13).

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Anger Questions and Doubt

Related verses

Psalm 80:18
Then we will not turn away from You; revive us, and we will call on Your name.
Habakkuk 3:2
O LORD, I have heard the report of You; I stand in awe, O LORD, of Your deeds. Revive them in these years; make them known in these years. In Your wrath, remember mercy!
Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
Psalm 90:14
Satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Hosea 6:2
After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.
Psalm 71:20
Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up.
Psalm 53:6
Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!
Psalm 138:7
If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.
Ezra 9:8–9
But now, for a brief moment, grace has come from the LORD our God to preserve for us a remnant and to give us a stake in His holy place. Even in our bondage, our God has given us new life and light to our eyes.
Ezra 3:11–13
And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.
Psalm 149:2
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.
Jeremiah 33:11
…the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

Glossary

Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Intercession: Additional Instances of Korah, for the Congregation Joy: Pray for Restoration of Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Nation: Prayer For Patriotism: General Scriptures Concerning Prayer Under Affliction: That we May be Turned to God Revival Spiritual Life: Revived by God

Psalm 85:6

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