Psalm 85:8

Translations

Modern

I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Let me hear what my God YHWH will speak, for He will speak peace to His people and to His holy ones; He will not let them return to folly.

Latin

Audiam quid loquatur in me Dominus Deus, quoniam loquetur pacem in plebem suam, et super sanctos suos, et in eos qui convertuntur ad cor.

Original

Hebrew

English

I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.

Notes

Psalms 85:8–9

When God speaks, his faithful people listen. He promises them peace, meaning wholeness and well-being (see Psalm 37:11). They respect the Lord and know that he and his salvation are near.
The Lord does not tolerate foolish ways, such as those that resulted in the exile.

Psalms 85:1–13

The psalmist leads the community that returned from exile in a lament and a prayer for complete restoration:

He remembers how God rescued Israel from exile (Psalm 85:1–3),
asks for clearer signs of God’s goodness, and
leads the people in prayer for full renewal (Psalm 85:4–7).

God answers with a message of peace (Psalm 85:8–9). The psalm ends with a poetic description of the greatness of God’s salvation (85:10–13).

Related verses

Psalm 29:11
The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
Revelation 3:19
Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
Habakkuk 2:1
I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the ramparts. I will watch to see what He will say to me, and how I should answer when corrected.
Zechariah 9:10
And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
Hebrews 10:26–29
If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
Genesis 34:7
When Jacob’s sons heard what had happened, they returned from the field. They were filled with grief and fury, because Shechem had committed an outrage in Israel by lying with Jacob’s daughter—a thing that should not be done.
Psalm 130:4
But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.
Haggai 2:9
The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place I will provide peace, declares the LORD of Hosts.”
Ephesians 2:17
He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Peace Psalms, Book of

Topics

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Psalm 85:8

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