Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. New Living Translation Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory. English Standard Version Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land. Berean Standard Bible Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land. King James Bible Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. New King James Version Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land. New American Standard Bible Certainly His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land. NASB 1995 Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land. NASB 1977 Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land. Legacy Standard Bible Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land. Amplified Bible Surely His salvation is near to those who [reverently] fear Him [and obey Him with submissive wonder], That glory [the manifest presence of God] may dwell in our land. Christian Standard Bible His salvation is very near those who fear him, so that glory may dwell in our land. Holman Christian Standard Bible His salvation is very near those who fear Him, so that glory may dwell in our land. American Standard Version Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him, That glory may dwell in our land. Contemporary English Version You are ready to rescue everyone who worships you, so that you will live with us in all your glory. English Revised Version Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. GOD'S WORD® Translation Indeed, his salvation is near those who fear him, and [his] glory will remain in our land. Good News Translation Surely he is ready to save those who honor him, and his saving presence will remain in our land. International Standard Version Surely, he will soon deliver those who fear him, for his glory will live in our land. Majority Standard Bible Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land. NET Bible Certainly his loyal followers will soon experience his deliverance; then his splendor will again appear in our land. New Heart English Bible Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land. Webster's Bible Translation Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. World English Bible Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSurely His salvation [is] near to those fearing Him, "" That glory may dwell in our land. Young's Literal Translation Only, near to those fearing Him is His salvation, That honour may dwell in our land. Smith's Literal Translation Surely his salvation is near to those fearing him, for glory to dwell in his land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSurely his salvation is near to them that fear him: that glory may dwell in our land. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Near indeed is his salvation for those who fear him; glory will dwell in our land. New Revised Standard Version Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSurely his salvation is near them that reverence him; let his glory dwell in our land. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated His salvation is near his worshipers; his honor will encamp in our land! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Surely His salvation is nigh them that fear Him; That glory may dwell in our land. Brenton Septuagint Translation Moreover his salvation is near them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context You Showed Favor to Your Land…8I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly. 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.… Cross References Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 45:22 Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. Isaiah 60:1-2 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. Isaiah 62:11 Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.” Isaiah 40:5 And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Habakkuk 2:14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Jeremiah 31:34 No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” Ezekiel 37:27-28 My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people. / Then the nations will know that I the LORD sanctify Israel, when My sanctuary is among them forever.’” Joel 2:32 And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD. Romans 10:13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Luke 2:30-32 For my eyes have seen Your salvation, / which You have prepared in the sight of all people, / a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.” John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Acts 2:21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ Treasury of Scripture Surely his salvation is near them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. surely Psalm 24:4,5 Psalm 50:23 Psalm 119:114 glory Isaiah 4:5 Ezekiel 26:20 Haggai 2:7-9 Jump to Previous Dwell Fear Fearing Glory Hand Honour Nigh Salvation Surely WorshippersJump to Next Dwell Fear Fearing Glory Hand Honour Nigh Salvation Surely WorshippersPsalm 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 Surely His salvation The Hebrew word for "salvation" here is "יְשׁוּעָה" (yeshu'ah), which signifies deliverance, rescue, or safety. In the context of Psalm 85, this salvation is not merely physical but spiritual, pointing to God's ultimate plan of redemption for His people. Historically, the Israelites often experienced God's salvation through deliverance from their enemies, but this verse foreshadows the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who provides eternal salvation. The assurance in the word "surely" emphasizes the certainty and faithfulness of God's promise to save His people. is near to those who fear Him that His glory may dwell in our land Persons / Places / Events 1. The Sons of KorahThe authors of Psalm 85, a group of Levitical singers and musicians who played a significant role in temple worship. 2. Israel The nation to whom the Psalm is addressed, representing God's chosen people who are seeking restoration and favor. 3. The Land Refers to the Promised Land, a central theme in the Old Testament, symbolizing God's covenant and blessings. Teaching Points The Fear of the LordThe fear of the Lord is a reverential awe and respect for God, which is foundational for receiving His salvation. Proximity of Salvation God's salvation is not distant; it is near and accessible to those who live in reverence and obedience to Him. Glory in the Land When God's people live in accordance with His will, His glory is manifested in their midst, transforming communities and nations. Covenant Relationship The promise of salvation and glory is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, emphasizing faithfulness and commitment. Restoration and Hope This verse offers hope for restoration, encouraging believers to seek God's presence and anticipate His transformative work in their lives and communities.(9-11) The exquisite personification of these verses is, it has been truly remarked, exactly in Isaiah's manner. (See Isaiah 32:16 seq., Isaiah 45:8; Isaiah 59:14.) It is an allegory of completed national happiness, which, though presented in language peculiar to Hebrew thought, is none the less universal in its application. Nor does it stop at material blessings, but lends itself to the expression of the highest truths. The poet sees once more the glory which had so long deserted the land come back--as its symbol, the ark, once came back--and take up its abode there. He sees the covenant favour once more descend and meet the divine faithfulness of which, lately, perplexed minds were doubting, but which the return of prosperity has now proved sure. Righteousness and peace, or prosperity, these inseparable brothers, kiss each other, and fall lovingly into each other's arms.Verse 9. - Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; or, will be nigh. The answer to the prayer in ver. 7. That glory may dwell in our land. Professor Chevne asks, "What glory?" and suggests, "The true Shechinah, the manifested presence of Israel's God." But it may be doubtful whether anything more is meant than a return of earthly glory and prosperity, such as that for which Nehemiah laboured and prayed. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Surelyאַ֤ךְ ׀ (’aḵ) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely His salvation יִשְׁע֑וֹ (yiš·‘ōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3468: Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare [is] near קָר֣וֹב (qā·rō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7138: Near to those who fear Him, לִירֵאָ֣יו (lî·rê·’āw) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent that His glory כָּב֣וֹד (kā·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness may dwell לִשְׁכֹּ֖ן (liš·kōn) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell in our land. בְּאַרְצֵֽנוּ׃ (bə·’ar·ṣê·nū) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Psalm 85:9 NIVPsalm 85:9 NLT Psalm 85:9 ESV Psalm 85:9 NASB Psalm 85:9 KJV Psalm 85:9 BibleApps.com Psalm 85:9 Biblia Paralela Psalm 85:9 Chinese Bible Psalm 85:9 French Bible Psalm 85:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 85:9 Surely his salvation is near those who (Psalm Ps Psa.) |