Psalms 85:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
What it says
The LORD once showed favor to the land and restored the fortunes of Jacob.
What it is doing
This verse opens by appealing to remembered national restoration.
In context
1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 2You forgave the iniquity of Your people; 3You withheld all Your fury; 4Restore us, O God of our salvation, 5Will You be angry with us forever? 6Will You not revive us again, 7Show us Your loving devotion, O LORD, 8I will listen to what God the LORD will say; 9Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, 10Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; 11Faithfulness sprouts from the earth, 12The LORD will indeed provide what is good, 13Righteousness will go before Him