KJV ORIGINAL
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
God's mercy and truth have come together; his righteousness and peace have embraced each other.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse celebrates how God perfectly combines his loving mercy with his truth, and his justice with his peace - they all work together harmoniously.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 85 was likely written after Israel's return from Babylonian exile, expressing hope for God's complete restoration of the nation. The psalmist is celebrating how God's seemingly opposite qualities - mercy versus justice, truth versus peace - can work together perfectly in his character and actions.
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