Psalm 85

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Psalm 85 is a prayer for restoration and forgiveness for the sins of the people. The psalmist acknowledges the Lord's mercy and asks him to restore the nation's prosperity, peace, and joy. He also offers a hopeful plea for God's salvation to come to his people.

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A Prayer for Restoration.

1 {To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.} LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.

2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.

3 Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.

4 Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.

5 Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?

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

7 Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.

8 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.

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

10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

11 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.

Commentary

This prayer offers a message of hope and reassurance for anyone who has ever felt the weight of their sins. Despite their failures, the psalmist trusts in God's forgiveness and mercy, believing that the Lord will restore their land and people. The prayer also demonstrates the importance of humility and repentance in seeking God's gracious forgiveness. As we contemplate our own past mistakes and shortcomings, may we also trust in God's lovingkindness, seeking His restorative power in our lives. Ultimately, Psalm 85 is a call to trust in God's lovingkindness and to seek His forgiveness, knowing that if we humbly ask, He will forgive us and raise us up to new life.