Psalm 85:10
New International Version
Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.

New Living Translation
Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed!

English Standard Version
Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other.

Berean Standard Bible
Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.

King James Bible
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

New King James Version
Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed.

New American Standard Bible
Graciousness and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

NASB 1995
Lovingkindness and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

NASB 1977
Lovingkindness and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Legacy Standard Bible
Lovingkindness and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Amplified Bible
Steadfast love and truth and faithfulness meet together; Righteousness and peace kiss each other.

Christian Standard Bible
Faithful love and truth will join together; righteousness and peace will embrace.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Faithful love and truth will join together; righteousness and peace will embrace.

American Standard Version
Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Contemporary English Version
Love and loyalty will come together; goodness and peace will unite.

English Revised Version
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Mercy and truth have met. Righteousness and peace have kissed.

Good News Translation
Love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will embrace.

International Standard Version
Gracious love and truth meet; righteousness and peace kiss.

Majority Standard Bible
Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.

NET Bible
Loyal love and faithfulness meet; deliverance and peace greet each other with a kiss.

New Heart English Bible
Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Webster's Bible Translation
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

World English Bible
Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Kindness and truth have met, "" Righteousness and peace have kissed,

Young's Literal Translation
Kindness and truth have met, Righteousness and peace have kissed,

Smith's Literal Translation
Mercy and truth met together; justice and peace kissed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Mercy and truth have met each other: justice and peace have kissed.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Mercy and truth have met each other. Justice and peace have kissed.

New American Bible
Love and truth will meet; justice and peace will kiss.

New Revised Standard Version
Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Favor and truth are reconciled; righteousness and peace will kiss!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
You Showed Favor to Your Land
9Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land. 10Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed. 11Faithfulness sprouts from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.…

Cross References
Isaiah 32:17
The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

Hosea 2:19-20
So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”

James 3:18
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

Isaiah 45:8
Drip down, O heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open up that salvation may sprout and righteousness spring up with it; I, the LORD, have created it.

Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Isaiah 54:10
Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

Ephesians 2:14
For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility

Isaiah 11:6-9
The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ...

Colossians 1:20
and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

Isaiah 55:12
You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

2 Corinthians 5:18-19
All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

Micah 7:18-20
Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea. / You will show faithfulness to Jacob and loving devotion to Abraham, as You swore to our fathers from the days of old.

Romans 3:25-26
God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. / He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.

Zechariah 8:16-17
These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, / do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD.

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.


Treasury of Scripture

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

mercy

Psalm 89:14
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

Psalm 100:5
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

Exodus 34:6,7
And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, …

righteousness

Psalm 72:3
The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.

Isaiah 32:16-18
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field…

Isaiah 45:24
Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.

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Psalm 85
1. The Psalmist, out of the experience of former mercies, prays for continuance thereof.
8. He promises to wait thereon, out of confidence of God's goodness














Loving devotion
The Hebrew word here is "chesed," which is often translated as "lovingkindness" or "steadfast love." It signifies a deep, covenantal love that is loyal and enduring. In the context of the Old Testament, "chesed" is a defining characteristic of God's relationship with Israel, reflecting His unwavering commitment and mercy. This term invites believers to reflect on the depth of God's love, which is not based on human merit but on His divine promise and faithfulness.

Faithfulness
The Hebrew term "emet" conveys truth, reliability, and stability. It is often associated with God's nature, emphasizing His trustworthiness and the certainty of His promises. In a world where human faithfulness can falter, God's "emet" stands as a pillar of hope and assurance. This word encourages believers to trust in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to fulfill His word.

Have joined together
The imagery here suggests a harmonious union, as if two separate entities have come together in agreement or partnership. This phrase evokes the idea of reconciliation and unity, not only between divine attributes but also in the relationship between God and humanity. It is a powerful reminder of the peace and harmony that can be achieved when divine love and truth are embraced.

Righteousness
The Hebrew word "tsedeq" refers to justice, rightness, and moral integrity. It is a key attribute of God's character and His expectations for His people. In the biblical context, righteousness is not merely about legalistic adherence to laws but encompasses a holistic way of living that reflects God's nature. This term challenges believers to pursue a life that aligns with God's standards and to seek justice in their interactions with others.

Peace
The Hebrew word "shalom" is rich with meaning, encompassing not just the absence of conflict but a state of wholeness, completeness, and well-being. "Shalom" is a gift from God, often associated with His presence and blessing. It is a vision of the world as it should be, where relationships are restored, and creation is in harmony. This word inspires believers to be peacemakers, working towards reconciliation and the flourishing of all creation.

Have kissed
This phrase paints a vivid picture of intimacy and affection, suggesting a close and loving relationship. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a kiss was a sign of respect, allegiance, and reconciliation. Here, it symbolizes the perfect harmony between divine attributes and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. It is a beautiful depiction of the ultimate reconciliation between God and humanity through Christ, where justice and mercy meet in perfect unity.

(10) Met together.--The word is used of those who should be friends, but whom circumstances have sundered (Proverbs 22:2).

Verse 10. - Mercy and truth are met together. God's mercy and God's truth are reconciled and brought into harmony. The psalmist does not say - probably does not know - how, He accepts the fact of the reconciliation, which is revealed to him (ver. 8) by faith, and boldly announces it. The explanation was reserved for the coming and teaching of Christ. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. "Righteousness" and "peace" are synonymous with "mercy" and "truth." Here they are personified - "represented as angels in human form" (Cheyne).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Loving devotion
חֶֽסֶד־ (ḥe·seḏ-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

and truth
וֶאֱמֶ֥ת (we·’ĕ·meṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness

have joined together;
נִפְגָּ֑שׁוּ (nip̄·gā·šū)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6298: To come in contact with, to concur

righteousness
צֶ֖דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity

and peace
וְשָׁל֣וֹם (wə·šā·lō·wm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace

have kissed.
נָשָֽׁקוּ׃ (nā·šā·qū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5401: To kiss, to equip with weapons


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