A Psalm for the sons of Korah, on the benign decree of Cyrus.

1LORD, You have shown favor to Your land; You have restored the captivity of Jacob. 2You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people, You have covered all their sin. Selah. 3You have withdrawn all Your wrath; You have turned from the fierceness of Your anger. 4Restore us, O God of our salvation, and allow Your displeasure with us to end. 5Will You be angry with us forever? Will Your indignation with us last to all generations? 6Will You not revive us again; that Your people may rejoice in You? 7Show us Your unfailing love and mercy, O LORD, and grant us Your salvation.

8I will listen to what the LORD God will say; for He will speak peace to His people, and to His saints; but let them not turn again to folly. 9Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land. 10Steadfast love, mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 11Faithfulness shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven. 12Yes, the LORD shall indeed give what is good, and our land shall yield her increase. 13Righteousness goes before Him; and prepares the way for His steps.