Psalm 85

Prayer for the Restoration of God’s Favour

To the leader. Of the Korahites. A Psalm.
¹Lord, you were favourable to your land;
   you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
²You forgave the iniquity of your people;
   you pardoned all their sin.
          Selah
³You withdrew all your wrath;
   you turned from your hot anger.

⁴Restore us again, O God of our salvation,
   and put away your indignation towards us.
⁵Will you be angry with us for ever?
   Will you prolong your anger to all generations?
⁶Will you not revive us again,
   so that your people may rejoice in you?
⁷Show us your steadfast love, O Lord,
   and grant us your salvation.