New Living Translation

Psalms • Chapter 85

1 LORD, you poured out blessings on your land!<br>You restored the fortunes of Israel.<br> 2 You forgave the guilt of your people —<br>yes, you covered all their sins. <i>Interlude</i><br> 3 You held back your fury.<br>You kept back your blazing anger.<br> 4 Now restore us again, O God (Elohim) of our salvation.<br>Put aside your anger against us once more.<br> 5 Will you be angry with us always?<br>Will you prolong your wrath to all generations?<br> 6 Won’t you revive us again,<br>so your people can rejoice in you?<br> 7 Show us your unfailing love, O LORD,<br>and grant us your salvation.<br> 8 I listen carefully to what God (Elohim) the LORD is saying,<br>for he speaks peace to his faithful people.<br>But let them not return to their foolish ways.<br> 9 Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,<br>so our land will be filled with his glory.<br> 10 Unfailing love and truth have met together.<br>Righteousness and peace have kissed!<br> 11 Truth springs up from the earth,<br>and righteousness smiles down from heaven.<br> 12 Yes, the LORD pours down his blessings.<br>Our land will yield its bountiful harvest.<br> 13 Righteousness goes as a herald before him,<br>preparing the way for his steps.<br>