Psalms 85:12

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 85:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Yea, Jehovah will give that which is good; And our land shall yield its increase.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Yea, Jehovah will give that which is good; And our land shall yield its increase.
Psalms 85:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 85

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12Yea, Jehovah will give that which is good; And our land shall yield its increase.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good, etc.] Meaning not merely temporal good, as rain in particular, as some think, because of the following clause; but that which is spiritually good, his good Spirit and his grace, grace and glory: nor will he withhold any good thing from his people; every good and perfect gift comes from him: and our land shall yield her increase; such who are like to the earth, which receives blessing of God, and oft drinks in the rain that comes upon it, and brings forth herbs to the dresser of it, (<580602>Hebrews 6:2), these increase with the increase of God, bring forth fruits of righteousness, and grow in grace and in the knowledge of Christ; though the whole…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good - All that is truly good: all needful temporal blessings; all blessings connected with salvation. And our land shall yield her increase - There shall be fruitful seasons, and the earth shall produce abundance. Compare the notes at Psalms 67:6. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the Lord: Psa 84:11; Mic 6:8; Co1 1:30; Eph 1:3; Jam 1:17 our land: Psa 67:6, Psa 72:16; Isa 30:23, Isa 30:24, Isa 32:15; Mat 13:8, Mat 13:23; Act 2:41, Act 21:20 \*Gr: Co1 3:6-9 Psalms 85:13”
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