Psalms 85:5
“Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?”
Psalms 85:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Wilt thou be angry with us for ever: or wilt thou extend thy wrath from generation to generation?
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? Wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
- DARBYDarby
- Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger from generation to generation?
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Will you be angry with us forever? Will you draw out your anger to all generations?
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- To the age art Thou angry against us? Dost Thou draw out Thine anger To generation and generation?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Will you be angry with us forever? Will you draw out your anger to all generations?
Context: Psalms 85
3Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
4Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
5Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
6Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
7Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.
About Psalms 85: A Prayer for Restoration.
Psalm 85 is a prayer for restoration and forgiveness for the sins of the people. The psalmist acknowledges the Lord's mercy and asks him to restore the nation's prosperity, peace, and joy. He also offers a hopeful plea for God's salvation to come to his people.
Commentary
This prayer offers a message of hope and reassurance for anyone who has ever felt the weight of their sins. Despite their failures, the psalmist trusts in God's forgiveness and mercy, believing that the Lord will restore their land and people. The prayer also demonstrates the importance of humility and repentance in seeking God's gracious forgiveness. As we contemplate our own past mistakes and shortcomings, may we also trust in God's lovingkindness, seeking His restorative power in our lives. Ultimately, Psalm 85 is a call to trust in God's lovingkindness and to seek His forgiveness, knowing that if we humbly ask, He will forgive us and raise us up to new life.