Psalms 85

Restore Us Again, O God

1 LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. References Lord: Psalms 14:7, 77:7, Jeremiah 30:18, 31:23, Ezekiel 39:25, Joel 2:18, Zechariah 1:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 42:1, Leviticus 26:42, Joel 3:1 +5

2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah. Sin: Psalms 32:1, 78:38, Numbers 14:19, Jeremiah 50:20, Micah 7:18, Colossians 2:13. Parallel theme: Acts 13:39 +2

3 Thou hast taken away all thy wrathWrath: אַף (Aph). The Hebrew aph (אַף) literally means 'nose' or 'nostrils,' idiomatically expressing wrath or anger—God's righteous indignation against sin. Yet God is 'slow to anger' (Exodus 34:6) and 'abundant in mercy.': thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger. Judgment: Psalms 78:38, 106:23. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 13:17, Isaiah 6:7, 12:1, Jonah 3:9

4 Turn us, O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease. Salvation: Psalms 27:1, 80:3, 80:7, 80:19, Micah 7:7. References God: Psalms 25:2. Parallel theme: Lamentations 5:21, Malachi 4:6 +3

5 Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations? Parallel theme: Psalms 74:1, 79:5, 80:4

6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Parallel theme: Psalms 53:6, 71:20, 80:18, 90:14, 138:7, 149:2, Isaiah 57:15, Jeremiah 33:11, Hosea 6:2, Habakkuk 3:2 +5

7 Shew us thy mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature., O LORD, and grant us thy salvation. Salvation: Psalms 50:23, 91:16. Grace: Jeremiah 42:12

8 I will hear what God the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. References God: Galatians 4:9, 2 Timothy 2:19. Peace: Psalms 29:11, Zechariah 9:10, John 14:27. Parallel theme: Psalms 130:4, Genesis 34:7, Habakkuk 2:1, Hebrews 12:25, Revelation 3:19 +5

9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11). may dwell in our land. Salvation: Psalms 50:23, 119:155, Isaiah 46:13. Glory: Isaiah 4:5, Ezekiel 26:20, Zechariah 2:5, 2:8, Luke 2:32. Parallel theme: John 7:17, Acts 13:16 +5

10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Grace: Psalms 89:14, 100:5, Proverbs 3:3, Micah 7:20, John 1:17, Romans 5:21. Righteousness: Psalms 72:3, Isaiah 45:24, Romans 5:1, Hebrews 7:2 +5

11 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heavenHeaven: שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim). The Hebrew shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27).. Righteousness: Isaiah 42:21, 45:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21. Truth: John 14:6. Parallel theme: Isaiah 4:2, 53:2, Matthew 3:17, 17:5, Luke 2:14, Ephesians 1:6 +5

12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase. References Lord: Acts 21:20, Ephesians 1:3. Good: Psalms 84:11, Matthew 13:23, James 1:17. Parallel theme: Psalms 67:6, 72:16, Leviticus 26:4, Zechariah 8:12, 1 Corinthians 1:30 +5

13 Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps. Righteousness: Psalms 89:14, Isaiah 58:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:35, John 13:34, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 4:1, 1 John 2:6 +3