Psalm 85:9

Translations

Modern

Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.

Traditional

Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.

Literal

Surely His salvation is near to those fearing Him, that glory may dwell in our land.

Latin

Verumtamen prope timentes eum salutare ipsius, ut inhabitet gloria in terra nostra.

Original

Hebrew

English

Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.

Notes

Psalms 85:8–9

When 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.

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

Salvation in the Psalms

Related verses

Isaiah 46:13
I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor.
Zechariah 2:5
For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’”
John 7:17
If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
Zechariah 2:8
For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—
Psalm 24:4–5
He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.
Luke 2:32
…a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”
Psalm 50:23
He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rightly orders his way, I will show the salvation of God.”
Haggai 2:7–9
I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts.
Acts 11:13–14
He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter.
Ezekiel 26:20
…then I will bring you down with those who descend to the Pit, to the people of antiquity. I will make you dwell in the earth below like the ancient ruins, with those who descend to the Pit, so that you will no longer be inhabited or set in splendor in the land of the living.
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Psalm 119:155
Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes.

Glossary

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

Topics

Fear of God: Reverence God: Saviour Patriotism: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied

Psalm 85:9

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