Psalms 85 · Verse 8

Psalms 85:8

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.
Psalms 85:8, King James Version

Psalms 85:8 in other translations

BSBI 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.
WEBI will hear what God, the LORD, will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, his saints; but let them not turn again to folly.
ASVI will hear what God Jehovah will speak; For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: But let them not turn again to folly.
YLTI hear what God Jehovah speaketh, For He speaketh peace unto His people, And unto His saints, and they turn not back to folly.
DARBYI will hear what God, Jehovah, will speak; for he will speak peace unto his people, and to hisgodly ones: but let them not turn again to folly.
BBEI will give ear to the voice of the Lord; for he will say words of peace to his people and to his saints; but let them not go back to their foolish ways.
WebsterI will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace to his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.

What does Psalms 85:8 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
8. He is confident God will favor His penitent people (Psa 51:17; 80:18). saints--as in Psa 4:3, the "godly."

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 8 I will hear what God the Lord will speak - The psalmist goes as a prophet to consult the Lord; and, having made his request, waits an answer from the spirit of prophecy. He is satisfied that the answer will be gracious; and having received it he relates it to the people. He will speak peace - He will give prosperity to the people in general; and to his saints - his followers, in particular. But let them not turn again to folly - Let them not abuse the mercy of their God, by sinning any more against him.

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 dwell in our land. And the truth of the promises is shown by the Divine mercy in sending the Redeemer. The Divine justice is now satisfied by the great atonement. Christ, the way, truth, and life, sprang out of the earth when he took our nature upon him, and Divine justice looked upon him well pleased and satisfied. For his sake all good things, especially his Holy Spirit, are given to those who ask him. Through Christ, the pardoned sinner becomes fruitful in good works, and by looking to and trusting in the Saviour's righteousness, finds his feet set in the way of his steps. Righteousness is a sure guide, both in meeting God, and in following him

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Psalms 85:8 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.

אֶשְׁמְעָ֗ה'esh.me.'AhI will listen toH8085
מַה\־mah-whateverH4100
יְדַבֵּר֮ye.da.Berhe will sayH1696
הָאֵ֪ל\׀ha.'El<the> GodH410
יְה֫וָ֥הYah.wehYahwehH3068
כִּ֤י\׀kiforH3588
יְדַבֵּ֬רye.da.Berhe will speakH1696
שָׁל֗וֹםsha.LompeaceH7965
אֶל\־'el-toH413
עַמּ֥וֹa.Mopeople hisH5971
וְאֶל\־ve.'el-and toH413
חֲסִידָ֑יוcha.si.Davfaithful [people] hisH2623
וְֽאַל\־ve.'al-and may notH408
יָשׁ֥וּבוּya.Shu.vuthey returnH7725
לְכִסְלָֽה\׃le.khis.Lahto follyH3690

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 85:8

  • Psalms 29:11

    The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.

  • Revelation 3:19

    As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

  • Zechariah 9:10

    And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.

  • Habakkuk 2:1

    I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.

  • 2 Timothy 2:19

    Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

  • Hebrews 10:26-29

    For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?

  • Psalms 130:4

    But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.

  • Genesis 34:7

    And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob’s daughter; which thing ought not to be done.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:16

    Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

  • Galatians 4:9

    But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?

  • Haggai 2:9

    The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
hear.
Hab 2:1; Heb 12:25
for he.
29:11; Isa 57:19; Zec 9:10; Joh 14:27; 20:19,26; Ac 10:36
2Co 5:18-20; Eph 2:17; 2Th 3:16
to his.
50:5; Eph 1:1,2
but.
130:4; Joh 5:14; 8:11; Ac 3:26; Ga 4:9; 2Ti 2:19; Heb 10:26-29
2Pe 2:20-22; Re 2:4,5; 3:19
folly.
Ge 34:7; 1Sa 25:25; Pr 25:11; 27:22

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Context

  • Psalms 85:7

    Shew us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation.

  • Psalms 85:8

    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.

  • Psalms 85:9

    Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.

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Psalms 85:8 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Escucharé lo que hablará el Dios Jehová: porque hablará paz á su pueblo y á sus santos, para que no se conviertan á la locura.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Éternel! fais-nous voir ta bonté, et accorde-nous ton salut.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Hören will ich, was Gott, Jehova, reden wird; denn Frieden wird er reden zu seinem Volke und zu seinen Frommen, -nur daß sie nicht zur Torheit zurückkehren!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Non est similis tui in diis, Domine, et non est secundum opera tua.