Psalms 85 (ESV)

13 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 85 contains 13 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob.

2You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah

3You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger.

4Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away your indignation toward us!

5Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger to all generations?

6Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?

7Show us your steadfast love, O LORD, and grant us your salvation.

8Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly.

9Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.

10Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other.

11Faithfulness springs up from the ground, and righteousness looks down from the sky.

12Yes, the LORD will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.

13Righteousness will go before him and make his footsteps a way.

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What is Psalms 85 in the ESV?

Psalms 85 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 13 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 85 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 85 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 85 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 85 contains 13 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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