Psalm 85
Psalm 85 Meaning
Psalm 85 prays for revival after God has restored the fortunes of His people, asking Him to turn from anger and revive them so they may rejoice in Him again.
Its beautiful center pictures God's attributes embracing: steadfast love and faithfulness meet, righteousness and peace kiss each other.
Key verses from Psalm 85
“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?”
Psalm 85:6
“Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.”
Psalm 85:7
“Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.”
Psalm 85:9
“Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”
Psalm 85:10
How Psalm 85 points to Jesus
At the cross, mercy and truth met and righteousness and peace kissed, as Jesus satisfied justice and poured out love. In Him God's people are revived to rejoice again.