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Psalms 85:10 akjv — Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

American King James Version

" Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. "

— Psalms 85:10, American King James Version

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Psalms 85 — Context

7

Show us your mercy, O LORD, and grant us your salvation.

8

I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace to his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.

9

Surely his salvation is near them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.

10

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

11

Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

12

Yes, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.

13

Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.

Psalms 85:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 85:10 say?
Psalms 85:10 in the American King James Version reads: “ Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. ”
Where is Psalms 85:10 in the Bible?
Psalms 85:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 85, verse 10.
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 85:10.
What translation should I read Psalms 85:10 in?
Psalms 85:10 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 85:10?
Psalms 85:10 reads (AKJV): “ Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. ” 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.
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