Psalms 85:10

"Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land."

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that true salvation and divine protection are imminent for those who reverence God, implying a time of deliverance and blessings for the faithful. The "glory" mentioned indicates not just temporal benefits but also the presence of God's honor and favor within their community, signifying a profound spiritual transformation and divine approval.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Mercy and truth are met together -That is, in the divine dealings referred to in the psalm. There has been a blending of mercy and truth in those dealings; or, both have been manifested; truth, in the divine statements, threatenings, and promises; and mercy, in forgiving sin, and in sparing the people. There is no necessary contradiction between truth and mercy; that is, the one does not necessarily conflict with the other, though the one seems to conflict with the other when punishment is threatened for crime, and yet mercy is shown to the offender - that is, where the punishment is not inflicted, and the offender is treated as if he had not sinned.

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