Psalm 85:9
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 Version
Surely 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 Bible
Surely his salvation is near to them that fear him: that glory may dwell in our land.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So then, truly his salvation is near to those who fear him, so that glory may inhabit our land.

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 Bible
Surely 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 1917
Surely 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
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully…

Psalm 50:23
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.

Psalm 119:114
Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

glory

Isaiah 4:5
And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.

Ezekiel 26:20
When I shall bring thee down with them that descend into the pit, with the people of old time, and shall set thee in the low parts of the earth, in places desolate of old, with them that go down to the pit, that thou be not inhabited; and I shall set glory in the land of the living;

Haggai 2:7-9
And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts…

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Psalm 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
The phrase "is near" suggests immediacy and accessibility. In Hebrew, "קָרוֹב" (qarov) conveys proximity, both in time and space. This reflects the intimate relationship God desires with His people, where His presence and help are always close at hand. In the broader biblical narrative, this nearness is fulfilled in the incarnation of Christ, God coming near to humanity in the person of Jesus. It also encourages believers to live with an awareness of God's constant presence and readiness to act on their behalf.

to those who fear Him
The "fear" of the Lord, "יִרְאָה" (yirah) in Hebrew, is a profound reverence and awe for God, recognizing His holiness, power, and authority. It is not a fear that repels but one that draws believers into a deeper relationship with God, marked by obedience and worship. Throughout Scripture, fearing God is associated with wisdom and blessing. This phrase underscores that God's salvation is intimately connected with a heart posture that honors and respects Him, aligning with the biblical principle that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10).

that His glory may dwell in our land
The word "glory," "כָּבוֹד" (kavod) in Hebrew, refers to the weightiness and splendor of God's presence. In the Old Testament, God's glory was often manifested in the tabernacle and temple, signifying His dwelling among His people. The desire for His glory to "dwell" in the land reflects a longing for God's presence to be evident and transformative in the community and nation. This phrase anticipates the New Testament revelation of God's glory in Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers, making them temples of God's presence. It inspires a vision of a society where God's character and kingdom values are manifest.

(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
Surely
אַ֤ךְ ׀ (’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


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