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Psalm 85

1. Lord you were once gracious to your land:
   you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
2. You forgave the offence of your people:
   and covered all their sin.
3. You put away all your displeasure:
   and turned from your bitter wrath.
4. Restore us again O God our saviour:
   and let your anger cease from us.
5. Will you be displeased at us for ever:
   will you prolong your wrath from one generation to another?
6. Will you not revive us again:
   so that your people may rejoice in you?
7. Show us your mercy O Lord:
   and give us your saving help.
8. Let me hear what you will say O Lord:
   for you will speak peace to your people,
   to your servants whose hearts are turned to you.
9. For deliverance is at hand for those who fear you:
   so that your glory may dwell in our land.
10. Mercy and faithfulness have met together:
    justice and peace have embraced each other.
11. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground:
    and righteousness will look down from heaven.
12. You Lord will give prosperity:
    and our land shall yield its harvest.
13. Justice shall go before you:
    and the path for your feet shall be peace.