Psalms 85:2

Psalms 85:1 net — For the music director; written by the Korahites, a psalm. O LORD, you showed favor to your land; you restored the well…

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"For the music director; written by the Korahites, a psalm. O LORD, you showed favor to your land; you restored the well-being of Jacob."

— Psalms 85:1, NET Bible

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KJV
“Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.”
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ASV
“ Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh, you have been favorable to your land. You have restored the fortunes of Jacob.”
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DRB
“A prayer for David himself. Incline thy ear, O Lord, and hear me: for I am needy and poor.”
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BBE
“ Lord, you were good to your land: changing the fate of Jacob.”
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KJVA
“Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.”
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Psalms 85 — Context

For the music director; written by the Korahites, a psalm. O LORD, you showed favor to your land; you restored the well-being of Jacob.

You pardoned the wrongdoing of your people; you forgave all their sin.(Selah)

You withdrew all your fury; you turned back from your raging anger.

Restore us, O God our deliverer! Do not be displeased with us!

Psalms 85:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 85:1 say?

Psalms 85:1 in the NET Bible reads: “For the music director; written by the Korahites, a psalm. O LORD, you showed favor to your land; you restored the well-being of Jacob.”

Where is Psalms 85:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 85:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 85, verse 1.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 85:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 85:1 in?

Psalms 85:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 85:1?

Psalms 85:1 reads (NET): “For the music director; written by the Korahites, a psalm. O LORD, you showed favor to your land; you restored the well-being of Jacob.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 85:1 net — For the music director; written by the Korahites, a psalm. O LORD, you showed favor to your land; you restored the well…

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Psalms 85 — Context

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