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Psalms, 85

1. [For the choirmaster Of the sons of Korah Psalm] Yahweh, you are gracious to your land, you bring back the captives of Jacob,

1. [Für den Chormeister. Ein Psalm der Korachiter.]

2. you take away the guilt of your people, you blot out all their sin.Pause

2. Einst hast du, Herr, dein Land begnadet / und Jakobs Unglück gewendet,

3. You retract all your anger, you renounce the heat of your fury.

3. hast deinem Volk die Schuld vergeben, / all seine Sünden zugedeckt, [Sela]

4. Bring us back, God our Saviour, appease your indignation against us!

4. hast zurückgezogen deinen ganzen Grimm / und deinen glühenden Zorn gedämpft.

5. Will you be angry with us for ever? Will you prolong your wrath age after age?

5. Gott, unser Retter, richte uns wieder auf, / lass von deinem Unmut gegen uns ab!

6. Will you not give us life again, for your people to rejoice in you?

6. Willst du uns ewig zürnen, / soll dein Zorn dauern von Geschlecht zu Geschlecht?

7. Show us, Lord, your faithful love, grant us your saving help.

7. Willst du uns nicht wieder beleben, / sodass dein Volk sich an dir freuen kann?

8. I am listening. What is God's message? Yahweh's message is peace for his people, for his faithful, if only they renounce their folly.

8. Erweise uns, Herr, deine Huld / und gewähre uns dein Heil!

9. His saving help is near for those who fear him, his glory will dwell in our land.

9. Ich will hören, was Gott redet: / Frieden verkündet der Herr seinem Volk und seinen Frommen, / den Menschen mit redlichem Herzen. [Sela]

10. Faithful Love and Loyalty join together, Saving Justice and Peace embrace.

10. Sein Heil ist denen nahe, die ihn fürchten. / Seine Herrlichkeit wohne in unserm Land.

11. Loyalty will spring up from the earth, and Justice will lean down from heaven.

11. Es begegnen einander Huld und Treue; / Gerechtigkeit und Friede küssen sich.

12. Yahweh will himself give prosperity, and our soil will yield its harvest.

12. Treue sprosst aus der Erde hervor; / Gerechtigkeit blickt vom Himmel hernieder.

13. Justice will walk before him, treading out a path.

13. Auch spendet der Herr dann Segen / und unser Land gibt seinen Ertrag.

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14. Gerechtigkeit geht vor ihm her / und Heil folgt der Spur seiner Schritte.



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Fusnote:

85:1-3 - The psalmist praises God for restoring His people, forgiving their sins, and turning away His wrath. God's mercy is emphasized as a sign of His faithful and everlasting love for Israel (see also Exodus 34:6-7 and Micah 7:18).

85:4-7 - The psalmist cries out for spiritual renewal, asking God to restore His people and grant them His salvation again. Prayer is an expression of trust in God's mercy (see also Psalm 80:3 and Isaiah 57:15).

85:8-9 - God promises peace to His people, but warns that this peace is for those who remain faithful. God's justice goes hand in hand with peace and faithfulness (see also Isaiah 26:3 and Romans 5:1).

85:10-11 - Righteousness and peace meet together, and truth springs forth from the earth. This poetic imagery highlights the harmony between divine attributes and God's promised restoration (see also Isaiah 45:8 and John 1:14).

85:12-13 - God blesses the earth, making it prosperous, and righteousness paves the way for Him to lead His people. This note emphasizes God's faithfulness in blessing those who follow His ways (see also Leviticus 26:4 and Psalm 67:6).

Stihovi vezani uz Psalms, 85:

Psalm 85 is a prayer for national restoration. How does God balance justice and mercy? This profound psalm recalls God's past favor, pleads for renewal, and anticipates a glorious future. The text presents a beautiful personification of divine attributes meeting. Themes such as repentance, forgiveness, revival and the harmony between God's faithfulness and human obedience are central. Psalm 85 offers hope in times of national trouble. Ponder with us five biblical passages that echo the themes of this comforting psalm.

Ephesians 2:4-5: "However, God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, made us alive together with Christ, even when we were dead in transgressions - by grace you have been saved." - This passage reflects the theme of divine restoration present in Psalm 85:1-3.

2 Corinthians 5:19: "In other words, God in Christ was reconciling the world to himself, not taking into account the sins of men, and entrusted us with the message of reconciliation." - This verse echoes the theme of reconciliation between God and his people found in Psalm 85.

Micah 7:18-19: "Who is comparable to you, O God, who forgives sin and forgets the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not remain angry forever, but you delight in showing love. Again you will have compassion on us; You will tread on our iniquities and throw all our sins into the depths of the sea." - This passage reflects the themes of forgiveness and restoration present in Psalm 85.

John 14:27: "I leave you peace; I give you my peace. I don't give it as the world gives it. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor be afraid." - The peace spoken of by Jesus reflects the theme of divine peace found in Psalm 85:8-10.

James 2:13: "For judgment without mercy will be exercised on those who have not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!" - This verse echoes the encounter between mercy and truth mentioned in Psalm 85:10.

FAQ:

What does the psalmist ask of God at the beginning of Psalm 85?

The psalmist asks God to restore Israel’s prosperity, forgive their sins, and show His mercy to the people. (Psalm 85:1-7)

How did God answer the psalmist's prayer in Psalm 85?

God responds by affirming that He will bring peace and justice to His people, but He requires repentance for this restoration to happen. (Psalm 85:8-13)

What does "righteousness and peace have kissed" mean in Psalm 85?

This expression symbolizes the harmony between divine justice and the peace that will be established when the people turn to God. (Psalm 85:10)

How does the psalmist describe God's character in Psalm 85?

The psalmist describes God as one who is merciful, forgiving, and just, and who desires to restore His people. (Psalm 85:1-7)

What does Psalm 85 teach about the relationship between repentance and restoration?

The Psalm teaches that for restoration to occur, repentance is necessary, where God's people turn to Him in sincerity. (Psalm 85:6-7)


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