Psalms 85:12
Psalms 85:12 in Multiple Translations
The LORD will indeed provide what is good, and our land will yield its increase.
Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.
Yea, Jehovah will give that which is good; And our land shall yield its increase.
The Lord will give what is good; and our land will give its increase.
The Lord will certainly give us all that is good, and our land will produce fine crops.
Yea, the Lord shall giue good things, and our land shall giue her increase.
Jehovah also giveth that which is good, And our land doth give its increase.
Yes, the LORD will give that which is good. Our land will yield its increase.
Yes, the LORD will give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.
I will praise thee, O Lord my God: with my whole heart, and I will glorify thy name for ever:
Yes, Yahweh will do good things for us, and there will be great harvests in our land.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 85:12
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Psalms 85:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֱ֭מֶת
מֵ/אֶ֣רֶץ
תִּצְמָ֑ח
וְ֝/צֶ֗דֶק
מִ/שָּׁמַ֥יִם
נִשְׁקָֽף
אֱ֭מֶת
ʼemeth
H571
truth
N-fs
מֵ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
תִּצְמָ֑ח
tsâmach
H6779
to spring
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
וְ֝/צֶ֗דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
Conj | N-ms
מִ/שָּׁמַ֥יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Prep | N-mp
נִשְׁקָֽף
shâqaph
H8259
to look
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 85:12
אֱ֭מֶת
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
מֵ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
תִּצְמָ֑ח
tsâmach
H6779
"to spring"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
To spring or grow is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can describe plants, hair, or even ideas. It's used to talk about new life or development, like a seed sprouting or a person's speech growing more fluent.
Definition: 1) to sprout, spring up, grow up 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to sprout, spring up 1a1a) of plants 1a1b) of hair 1a1c) of speech (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to grow abundantly or thickly 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to grow 1c2) to cause to sprout
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: bear, bring forth, (cause to, make to) bud (forth), (cause to, make to) grow (again, up), (cause to) spring (forth, up). See also: Genesis 2:5; Psalms 104:14; Psalms 85:12.
וְ֝/צֶ֗דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
Conj | N-ms
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
מִ/שָּׁמַ֥יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
נִשְׁקָֽף
shâqaph
H8259
"to look"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
To look means to gaze or peep out, like looking out a window. It can also mean to overlook or gaze down, as in Psalm 14 where God looks down on humanity to see their ways.
Definition: 1) to overlook, look down or out, overhang, look out and down 1a) (Niphal) to lean over (and look), look down 1b) (Hiphil) to look down, look down upon
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: appear, look (down, forth, out). See also: Genesis 18:16; 2 Kings 9:30; Psalms 14:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 85:12
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- Psalms 85:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 85:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 85:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 85:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 85:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 85:12
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 85:12
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 85:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 85:12
- Sermons on Psalms 85:12
Context — You Showed Favor to Your Land
10Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
11Faithfulness sprouts from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.
12The LORD will indeed provide what is good, and our land will yield its increase.
13Righteousness will go before Him to prepare the way for His steps.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | James 1:17 | Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. |
| 2 | Psalms 84:11 | For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. |
| 3 | Psalms 67:6 | The earth has yielded its harvest; God, our God, blesses us. |
| 4 | Leviticus 26:4 | I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit. |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 1:30 | It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. |
| 6 | Isaiah 30:23–24 | Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures. The oxen and donkeys that work the ground will eat salted fodder, winnowed with shovel and pitchfork. |
| 7 | Ephesians 1:3 | Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. |
| 8 | Acts 21:20 | When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law. |
| 9 | Zechariah 8:12 | “For the seed will be prosperous, the vine will yield its fruit, the ground will yield its produce, and the skies will give their dew. To the remnant of this people I will give all these things as an inheritance. |
| 10 | Micah 6:8 | He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? |
Psalms 85:12 Summary
[This verse is a promise that God will provide what is good for us, and that He will bless our lives and circumstances. As we see in Matthew 6:33, when we seek first God's kingdom and righteousness, He will provide for our needs. This verse reminds us that God is a good God who wants to bless us, and that we can trust Him to provide what is best for us, even when we don't understand His ways.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD will provide what is good?
This verse means that God will provide for us in a way that is best for us, even if it doesn't always feel good at the time. As Romans 8:28 says, God works all things together for our good, even when we can't see how.
How does our land yielding its increase relate to God's provision?
The idea of the land yielding its increase is a picture of God's blessing and provision, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-14, where God promises to bless the land if His people obey Him.
Is this verse a promise for individuals or for communities?
While this verse can apply to individuals, the context of Psalms 85 suggests that it is also a promise for communities, as the psalmist is praying for the restoration of the nation of Israel, as seen in Psalms 85:1-3.
How can we trust that God will provide what is good?
We can trust that God will provide what is good because of His character, as described in Psalms 86:15, which says that God is gracious, compassionate, and righteous, and because of His past faithfulness to us, as seen in Psalms 103:2-5.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have you seen God provide what is good in your life, even when it didn't feel good at the time?
- How can you trust God's provision and timing when you're facing uncertainty or hardship?
- What are some ways that you can 'prepare the way' for God's steps in your life, as righteousness goes before Him in Psalms 85:13?
- How can you cultivate a sense of expectation and hope for God's provision in your life, as the psalmist does in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 85:12
Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good,.... Meaning not merely temporal good, as rain in particular, as some think, because of the following clause; but that which is spiritually good, his good
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 85:12
Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase. Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good, and our land shall yield her increase.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 85:12
That which is good, i.e. all that is good in itself and for us, all spiritual and temporal blessings.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 85:12
Psalms 85:12 Yea, the LORD shall give [that which is] good; and our land shall yield her increase.Ver. 12. Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good] Yea, best of all, viz. his Holy Spirit (Luke 11:13, with Matthew 7:11), with a largess of outward comforts.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 85:12
Verse 12. The Lord shall give - good] הטוב hattob, THE GOOD thing-what is the supreme good, the summum bonum, for which man has searched in vain through all his generations. Those who are reconciled to him through the Son of his love shall enjoy the favour of their God; to have which is the supreme happiness of man. Our land shall yield her increase.] There shall be neither dearth nor barrenness; for truth, that springs out of the earth, shall yield an abundant harvest, in the conversion of all nations to the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 85:12
12. Material prosperity will go hand in hand with moral progress. Earth responds to the divine blessing. Cp. Leviticus 26:4; Deuteronomy 28:12; Psalms 67:6. The fruitfulness of the land is a constant feature in pictures of the Messianic future; and point is given to the promise by the fact that the returned exiles had been suffering from scarcity (Haggai 1:10 f.).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 85:12
Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good - All that is truly good: all needful temporal blessings; all blessings connected with salvation.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 85:12
12. Give that which is good—An expressive term, comprehending all that is intrinsically excellent and opportune.
Sermons on Psalms 85:12
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Faith to Leave the Gas Station by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of how he came to have faith in God. He emphasizes the importance of mixing the truth of God's word with faith in order to exper |
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The Secret of Miracles Revealed in Jesus's Life by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the role of the Holy Trinity in our lives. God the Father is seated on His throne and is the giver of good and perfect gifts. Jesus, the Son, |
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Battling Lust by John Piper | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation of knowledge and allegiance to God and Christ. He believes that by immersing oneself in the f |
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New Life Baptist Church - Part 2 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences and challenges he has faced in his faith journey. He emphasizes the importance of staying faithful to God and not giving in |
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(Reformation Within Protestantism): Real and Practical Beliefs by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the radical changes that have occurred in the world since Jesus' time, such as the industrial and communicational revolutions. These changes h |
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A Man Who Saw God on the Throne by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the holiness of God and the importance of hating sin. He describes God as actively hostile to sin and warns against being flippant about it. |
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Have You Been Unfaithful to God? by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing that every good and perfect gift comes from God. He highlights that it is God's will that has given us spiritu |