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III

[a]I will listen for what God, the Lord, has to say;
    surely he will speak of peace
To his people and to his faithful.
    May they not turn to foolishness!
10 Near indeed is his salvation for those who fear him;
    glory will dwell in our land.
11 [b]Love and truth will meet;
    justice and peace will kiss.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 85:9 The prophet listens to God’s revelation, cf. Hb 2:1.
  2. 85:11–13 Divine activity is personified as pairs of virtues.

Surely his salvation(A) is near those who fear him,
    that his glory(B) may dwell in our land.

10 Love and faithfulness(C) meet together;
    righteousness(D) and peace kiss each other.
11 Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,
    and righteousness(E) looks down from heaven.

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