Psalms 85:9

“Surely near to those who fear him is his salvation, so that glory may dwell in our land.”

Psalms 85:9 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 85:9, word by word

nearקָרוֹבkarov

near

Close by, or having access to YHWH.

Where else “karov” appears
to those who fear himירֵאָיyreay

God-fearing

Who reveres God and so obeys him.

Where else “yreay” appears
is his salvationיִשְׁעyish

salvation, deliverance

Salvation, deliverance; the safety and well-being of one who has been rescued. From the same root as "save."

Where else “yish” appears
gloryכָּבוֹדkavod

glory

God's majesty and presence.

Where else “kavod” appears
may dwellשְׁכֹּןshekon

dwell

To live somewhere, stay.

Where else “shekon” appears
in our landאַרְצֵartse

land

A region or nation, above all Israel's.

Where else “artse” appears

The context

8I will hear what El, YHWH, will speak; for he will speak peace to his people and to his faithful ones; but let them not return to folly.

9 · This verse (above)

10Loyal love and faithfulness have met; righteousness and peace have kissed.

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