Psalms 85:11
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 85 connects to 10 cross-references. A Korahite communal psalm of restoration and petition. The first section recalls past forgiveness and restoration; the second pleads for present revival. The psalm anticipates a future reconciliation where steadfast love and faithfulness meet, and righteousness and peace kiss, while …
Other Translations
Truth springeth out of the earth; And righteousness hath looked down from heaven.
Truth from the earth springeth up, And righteousness from heaven looketh out,
Faith comes up from the earth like a plant; righteousness is looking down from heaven.
Cross References
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: …
Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them …
The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.
In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall …
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the …
While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, …
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but …
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.