Add parallel Print Page Options

A Prayer for the Nation

For the director of music. A psalm of the sons of Korah.

85 Lord, you have been kind to your land;
    you brought back the people of Jacob.
You forgave the guilt of the people
    and covered all their sins. Selah

Read full chapter

Psalm 85[a]

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.

You, Lord, showed favor to your land;
    you restored the fortunes(A) of Jacob.
You forgave(B) the iniquity(C) of your people
    and covered all their sins.[b]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 85:1 In Hebrew texts 85:1-13 is numbered 85:2-14.
  2. Psalm 85:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.