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Scott's Reference Library
Psalm 85:8 through Psalm 85:13 (NIV)
8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say;
he promises peace to his people, his saints—
but let them not return to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.
10 Love and faithfulness meet together;
righteousness and peace kiss each other.
11 Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,
and righteousness looks down from heaven.
12 The LORD will indeed give what is good,
and our land will yield its harvest.
13 Righteousness goes before him
and prepares the way for his steps.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
Sooner or later, God will speak peace to his people. If he do not command
outward peace, yet he will suggest inward peace; speaking to their hearts by his
Spirit. Peace is spoken only to those who turn from sin. All sin is folly,
especially backsliding; it is the greatest folly to return to sin. Surely God’s
salvation is nigh, whatever our difficulties and distresses are. Also, his
honour is secured, that glory may dwell in our land. And the truth of the
promises is shown by the Divine mercy in sending the Redeemer. The Divine
justice is now satisfied by the great atonement. Christ, the way, truth, and
life, sprang out of the earth when he took our nature upon him, and Divine
justice looked upon him well pleased and satisfied. For his sake all good
things, especially his Holy Spirit, are given to those who ask him. Through
Christ, the pardoned sinner becomes fruitful in good works, and by looking to
and trusting in the Saviour’s righteousness, finds his feet set in the way of
his steps. Righteousness is a sure guide, both in meeting God, and in following
him.