Psalms 85:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 85:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 85:11 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 85:11 — KJV
“Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.”
— Psalms 85:11 (KJV)
Psalms 85:11 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 85:11
“Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 85:11: spring, earth, righteousness
“Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 85:11: earth, righteousness, look
“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 85:11: earth, righteousness, look
“For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;”
Shares key themes with Psalms 85:11: earth, look, down
“Look down from thy holy habitation, from heaven, and bless thy people Israel, and the land which thou hast given us, as thou swarest unto our fathers, a land that floweth with milk and honey.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 85:11: look, down, heaven
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