Psalms 85 · Verse 11

Psalms 85:11

Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Psalms 85:11, King James Version

Psalms 85:11 in other translations

BSBFaithfulness sprouts from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.
WEBTruth springs out of the earth. Righteousness has looked down from heaven.
ASVTruth springeth out of the earth; And righteousness hath looked down from heaven.
YLTTruth from the earth springeth up, And righteousness from heaven looketh out,
DARBYTruth shall spring out of the earth, and righteousness shall look down from the heavens.
BBEFaith comes up from the earth like a plant; righteousness is looking down from heaven.
WebsterTruth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

What does Psalms 85:11 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
11. Earth and heaven shall abound with the blessings of this government;

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
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 satisfled with the glorious work which is carried forward, that,

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 85:8-13

Sooner or later, God will speak peace to his people. If he do not command outward peace, yet he will suggest inward peace; speaking to their hearts by his Spirit. Peace is spoken only to those who turn from sin. All sin is folly, especially backsliding; it is the greatest folly to return to sin. Surely God's salvation is nigh, whatever our difficulties and distresses are. Also, his honour is secured, that glory may…

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Psalms 85:11 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

אֱ֭מֶת'E.metfaithfulnessH571
מֵאֶ֣רֶץme.'E.retzfrom [the] earthH776
תִּצְמָ֑חtitz.Machit springs upH6779
וְ֝צֶ֗דֶקve.Tze.dekand righteousnessH6664
מִשָּׁמַ֥יִםmi.sha.Ma.yimfrom heavenH8064
נִשְׁקָֽף\׃nish.Kafit looks downH8259

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Cross references for Psalms 85:11

  • John 14:6

    Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

  • Isaiah 45:8

    Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the Lord have created it.

  • 1 John 5:20-21

    And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

  • Matthew 17:5

    While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

  • Isaiah 42:21

    The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.

  • Matthew 3:17

    And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

  • Luke 2:14

    Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

  • Ephesians 1:6

    To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

  • Isaiah 4:2

    In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:21

    For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

  • Isaiah 53:2

    For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Truth.
Isa 4:2; 45:8; 53:2; Joh 14:6; 1Jo 5:20,21
righteousness.
Isa 42:21; Mt 3:17; 17:5; Lu 2:14; 2Co 5:21; Eph 1:6

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Context

  • Psalms 85:10

    Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

  • Psalms 85:11

    Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

  • Psalms 85:12

    Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.

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Psalms 85:11 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		La verdad brotará de la tierra; y la justicia mirará desde los cielos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		La bonté et la vérité se sont rencontrées, la justice et la paix se sont embrassées.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Wahrheit wird sprossen aus der Erde, und Gerechtigkeit herniederschauen vom Himmel.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Deduc me, Domine, in via tua, et ingrediar in veritate tua; lætetur cor meum, ut timeat nomen tuum.