Psalms 85:9

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

"Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land." - Psalms 85:9
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What does Psalms 85:9 mean?

Psalms 85:9 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land." This verse is a call to faith and righteousness, as well as a reminder of God's promise to bring salvation to those who honor and fear…

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The Nearness of Salvation: Embracing God’s Glory in Our Lives

As we immerse ourselves in the richness of Psalm 85:9, we encounter a profound truth that reverberates through time and space. The verse states, “Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.” The implications of this verse unveil the heart…

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A Prayer for Salvation and Glorious Presence

O Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of reverence and awe, acknowledging Your sovereignty and Your everlasting goodness. As we reflect on the words of Psalm 85:9, "Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land," we are…

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Psalms 85:9 - "Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land."
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Psalms 119:85 - "The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law."
"The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law." - Psalms 119:85
Psalms 85:7 - "Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation."
Psalms 85:10 - "Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other."
Psalms 85:6 - "Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?"
"Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other." - Psalms 85:10
Psalms 85:13 - "Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps."
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."
Psalms 85:2 - "Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah."
Psalms 85:4 - "Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease."
"Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah." - Psalms 85:2
Psalms 85:5 - "Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?"
Psalms 85:1 - "LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob."
Psalms 85:3 - "Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger."
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."
"Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation." - Psalms 85:7
"Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?" - Psalms 85:6
"Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven." - Psalms 85:11
"Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps." - Psalms 85:13
Psalms 107:9
"Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease." - Psalms 85:4
"Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase." - Psalms 85:12
"Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?" - Psalms 85:5
"LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob." - Psalms 85:1
"Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger." - Psalms 85:3
"The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble." - Psalms 9:9