Psalms 85:11
Psalms 85:11 in Multiple Translations
Faithfulness sprouts from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Truth springeth out of the earth; And righteousness hath looked down from heaven.
Faith comes up from the earth like a plant; righteousness is looking down from heaven.
What is true grows up from the earth; what is right looks down from heaven.
Trueth shall bud out of the earth, and righteousnes shall looke downe from heauen.
Truth from the earth springeth up, And righteousness from heaven looketh out,
Truth springs out of the earth. Righteousness has looked down from heaven.
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Conduct me, O Lord, in thy way, and I will walk in thy truth: let my heart rejoice that it may fear thy name.
Here on earth, we will ◄be loyal to/continually believe in► God, and from heaven, God will act justly/fairly toward us.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 85:11
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Psalms 85:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חֶֽסֶד
וֶ/אֱמֶ֥ת
נִפְגָּ֑שׁוּ
צֶ֖דֶק
וְ/שָׁל֣וֹם
נָשָֽׁקוּ
חֶֽסֶד
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms
וֶ/אֱמֶ֥ת
ʼemeth
H571
truth
Conj | N-fs
נִפְגָּ֑שׁוּ
pâgash
H6298
to meet
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
צֶ֖דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms
וְ/שָׁל֣וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
Conj | N-ms
נָשָֽׁקוּ
nâshaq
H5401
to kiss
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 85:11
חֶֽסֶד
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
וֶ/אֱמֶ֥ת
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
נִפְגָּ֑שׁוּ
pâgash
H6298
"to meet"
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
To meet or encounter someone, like when people come together by chance or on purpose. It appears in the Bible when people gather or run into each other.
Definition: 1) to meet, join, encounter 1a) (Qal) to meet, encounter 1b) (Niphal) to meet together, meet each other 1c) (Piel) to meet, encounter
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: meet (with, together). See also: Genesis 32:18; Psalms 85:11; Proverbs 17:12.
צֶ֖דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
וְ/שָׁל֣וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
נָשָֽׁקוּ
nâshaq
H5401
"to kiss"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To kiss or touch, also to equip with weapons, as seen in armed men or rulers. It appears in various forms, including a romantic kiss or a mode of attachment. In the Bible, it is used to describe intimate touch.
Definition: 1) to put together, kiss 1a) (Qal) to kiss 1b) (Piel) to kiss 1c) (Hiphil) to touch gently
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: armed (men), rule, kiss, that touched. See also: Genesis 27:26; 2 Samuel 14:33; Psalms 2:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 85:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 85:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 85:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 85:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 85:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 85:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 85:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 85:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 85:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 85:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 85:11
- Sermons on Psalms 85:11
Context — You Showed Favor to Your Land
9Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.
10Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
11Faithfulness sprouts from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.
12The LORD will indeed provide what is good, and our land will yield its increase. 13Righteousness will go before Him to prepare the way for His steps.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 45:8 | Drip down, O heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open up that salvation may sprout and righteousness spring up with it; I, the LORD, have created it. |
| 2 | John 14:6 | Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. |
| 3 | 1 John 5:20–21 | And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. |
| 4 | Matthew 17:5 | While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” |
| 5 | Isaiah 42:21 | The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious. |
| 6 | Ephesians 1:6 | to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. |
| 7 | Isaiah 4:2 | On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors. |
| 8 | 2 Corinthians 5:21 | God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. |
| 9 | Isaiah 53:2 | He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him. |
| 10 | Matthew 3:17 | And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” |
Psalms 85:11 Summary
[This verse is saying that when we are faithful to God, it's like a beautiful plant growing out of the ground, and at the same time, God's righteousness is watching over us from heaven, guiding us and helping us to live rightly. This is similar to what we see in Psalm 23:3 where God guides us on the right paths for His name's sake. As we trust in God's faithfulness, we can have confidence that He will provide what is good for us, just like it says in Psalm 37:3-4, where we are told to trust in the Lord and do good, and He will give us the desires of our heart.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for faithfulness to sprout from the earth?
This phrase suggests that faithfulness is growing and flourishing among God's people, much like a plant grows from the ground, as seen in Hosea 10:12 where it says to sow righteousness and reap love.
How does righteousness look down from heaven?
This image implies that God's righteousness is watching over and guiding His people from above, much like Psalm 33:13 says God looks down from heaven to see all mankind.
Is this verse talking about our faithfulness or God's faithfulness?
While the verse does not explicitly state whose faithfulness is being referred to, in the context of Psalms 85, it seems to be highlighting God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Psalm 89:1 where the psalmist declares he will sing of God's faithfulness forever.
What is the relationship between faithfulness and righteousness in this verse?
Faithfulness and righteousness are closely tied in this verse, with faithfulness sprouting from the earth and righteousness looking down from heaven, suggesting a harmonious and interconnected relationship between the two, similar to what is described in Psalm 89:14 where righteousness and justice are the foundation of God's throne.
Reflection Questions
- How can I cultivate faithfulness in my own life, allowing it to 'sprout' like a plant?
- In what ways do I see God's righteousness guiding and watching over me from heaven?
- How can I balance the idea of faithfulness coming from the earth with the understanding that true faithfulness comes from God?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate faithfulness in my daily interactions with others, reflecting God's faithfulness to me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 85:11
Truth shall spring out of the earth,.... Either the Gospel, the word of truth, which sprung up at once in the land of Judea, as if it came out of the earth; and from Zion and Jerusalem it came forth
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 85:11
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven. Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 85:11
Truth shall spring out of the earth; either, 1. Truth among men, which shall be so common amongst all men, as if it grew out of the earth. Or rather, 2. The truth or faithfulness of God; which is most truly and fitly said to spring out of the earth, partly because it had long been hid and buried, like a root in a dry ground, without any hopes of a reviving; from whence yet God made it to grow, as is noted, ; and partly because Christ, who is the truth, , and a minister of the circumcision (i.e. of the circumcised, or of the Jews) for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers, was born upon the earth of a virgin’ s womb. Righteousness shall look down from heaven; even God’ s justice, which was offended with men, shall then be satisfied, and shall through Christ look down upon sinful men with a reconciled and smiling countenance.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 85:11
Psalms 85:11 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.Ver. 11. Truth shall spring out of the earth] i.e. Heaven and earth shall be full both of truth and righteousness. Many understand all concerning Christ. See John 3:13. Others, concerning extraordinary plenty of all good things.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 85:11
(11) Truth, or “faithfulness,” is here depicted as springing out of the earth, because the renewal of fertility has re-established the conviction of the faithfulness of Jehovah towards His people, which had been shaken. Look down.—Used of bending forwards as from a window or battlement (Son 6:10, Note). This “righteousness” (here in direct parallelism with faithfulness) had, as it were, been hidden like the sun behind a cloud, but now is seen showing its benign face once more in the skies.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 85:11
Verse 11. Truth shall spring out of the earth] In consequence of this wonderful reconciliation, the truth of God shall prevail among men. The seeds of it shall be so plentifully sown by the preaching of Christ and his apostles that true religion shall be diffused over the world. And righteousness shall look down from heaven.] And be delighted with the reformation of the sons of Adam; and shall be so satisfied with the glorious work which is carried forward, that,
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 85:11
11. Truth springeth out of the earth; And righteousness hath looked down from heaven. (R.V.) Truth springs up as a natural growth in response to God’s manifestation of His saving righteousness. Harmony between earth and heaven is perfected. Cp. Hosea 2:21 ff.; Isaiah 45:8. Milton must have had this passage in his mind in the Ode on the Nativity: Yea, truth and justice then Will down return to men, Orb’d in a rainbow; and, like glories wearing, Mercy will sit between, Throned in celestial sheen, With radiant feet the tissued clouds down steering; And heaven, as at some festival, Will open wide the gates of her high palace hall.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 85:11
Truth shall spring out of the earth - As plants do - for this is the meaning of the word.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 85:11
11. Truth shall spring out of the earth—The “truth” of God shall take root in the hearts of men, and come forth to perfection. Matthew 13:23; Mark 4:26-28.
Sermons on Psalms 85:11
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Revive Us Again by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of being in touch with God and hearing His voice. He shares a personal experience of witnessing a powerful revival on an isla |
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Corporate Confession and Repentance - Part 2 by Richard Owen Roberts | In this sermon, the preacher begins by highlighting the violence and immorality that is prevalent in society, both on the streets and on television. He then turns to the book of Ma |
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The Beatitudes the Fourth Beatitude by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink expounds on the fourth Beatitude, emphasizing the deep spiritual hunger and thirst for righteousness that arises from an awareness of one's own sinfulness and need for Go |
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Hungering by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the profound spiritual hunger and thirst for righteousness that arises from a deep awareness of one's own sinfulness and need for salvation. He explains that t |
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The Doctrine Which Drops as the Rain, and the Speech Which Distills as the Dew by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on Deuteronomy 32:2, highlighting the consequences of unbelief and rebellion as seen in the Israelites' 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. He emphasizes |
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Deliverance - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to him as the first step to becoming a true overcomer. He then advises his audience to sell their possessions an |
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"A Million Roads Into Hell" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the eternal consequences of not choosing salvation through Jesus Christ, highlighting the stark contrast between the eternal joy of heaven and the despair of |