For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah. LORD, you have poured out amazing blessings on your land! You have restored the fortunes of Israel.

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Psalm 85:1 OST

Ostervald (French)

Au maître-chantre. Psaume des enfants de Coré.

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Psalm 85:1 RIV

Riveduta 1927 (Italian)

Per il Capo de’ musici. Salmo de’ figliuoli di Kore. O Eterno, tu sei stato propizio alla tua terra, tu hai ricondotto Giacobbe dalla cattività.

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Psalm 85:1 SEV

Sagradas Escrituras (1569)

Al Vencedor: A los hijos de Coré. Salmo. Fuiste propicio a tu tierra, oh SEÑOR; volviste la cautividad de Jacob.

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Psalm 85:1 SVV

Statenvertaling (Dutch)

Een psalm, voor den opperzangmeester, onder de kinderen van Korach.

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Psalm 85:1 DBY

The Darby Translation

{To the chief Musician. Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm.} Thou hast been favourable, Jehovah, unto thy land; thou hast turned the captivity of Jacob:

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Psalm 85:1 VUL

The Latin Vulgate

oratio ipsi David inclina Domine aurem tuam %et; exaudi me quoniam inops et pauper sum ego

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Psalm 85:1 MSG

The Message

God, you smiled on your good earth! You brought good times back to Jacob!

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Psalm 85:1 WBT

The Webster Bible

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. LORD, thou hast been favorable to thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.

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Psalm 85:1 TMB

Third Millennium Bible

<> LORD, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy land; Thou hast released the captives of Jacob.

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Psalm 85:1 TNIV

Today's New International Version

You, LORD, showed favor to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob.

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Psalm 85:1 WEB

World English Bible

<> Yahweh, you have been favorable to your land. You have restored the fortunes of Jacob.

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Psalm 85:1 WYC

Wycliffe

To the overcomer, the song of the sons of Korah. Lord, thou hast blessed thy land; thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob. (To the overcomer, the song for the sons of Korah. Lord, thou hast blessed thy land; thou hast brought back the captives of Jacob/thou hast returned prosperity to Jacob.)

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Psalm 85:1 YLT

Young's Literal Translation

To the Overseer. -- By sons of Korah. A Psalm. Thou hast accepted, O Jehovah, Thy land, Thou hast turned [to] the captivity of Jacob.

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Psalms 85 - Matthew Henry Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible

Chapter 85

Prayers for the continuance of former mercies. (1-7) Trust in God's goodness. (8-13)

Verses 1-7 The sense of present afflictions should not do away the remembrance of former mercies. The favour of God is the fountain of happiness to nations, as well as to particular persons. When God forgives sin, he covers it; and when he covers the sin of his people, he covers it all. See what the pardon of sin is. In compassion to us, when Christ our Intercessor has stood before thee, thou hast turned away thine anger. When we are reconciled to God, then, and not till then, we may expect the comfort of his being reconciled to us. He shows mercy to those to whom he grants salvation; for salvation is of mere mercy. The Lord's people may expect sharp and tedious afflictions when they commit sin; but when they return to him with humble prayer, he will make them again to rejoice in him.

Verses 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

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