Psalms 85:9

What does Psalms 85:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 85:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Truly, his salvation is near to his worshippers; so that glory may be in our land.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Only, near to those fearing Him <FI>is<Fi> His salvation, That honour may dwell in our land.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

All the nations thou hast made shall come and adore before thee, O Lord: and they shall glorify thy name.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.8I will hear what God Jehovah will speak; For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: But let them not turn again to folly.

v.9This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 12:32

    And the scribe said unto him, Of a truth, Teacher, thou hast well said that he is one; and there is none other but he:

  • John 1:14

    And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth.

  • Zechariah 2:8

    For thus saith Jehovah of hosts: After glory hath he sent me unto the nations which plundered you; for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.

  • Acts 10:2

    a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.

  • Isaiah 4:5

    And Jehovah will create over the whole habitation of mount Zion, and over her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory shall be spread a covering.

  • Psalms 24:4

    He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; Who hath not lifted up his soul unto falsehood, And hath not sworn deceitfully.

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