Psalms 85:2
Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.
Main message
Psalm 85:2: God forgave the people's iniquity and covered their sin.
Meaning in context
Psalm 85:1–3 · Restoration remembered and wrath withdrawn — The community recalls God's favor, forgiveness, and the turning away of wrath.
The remembered restoration is explicitly moral and relational: forgiveness stands at the center of the community's recollection of God's favor.
Further teachings
Forgiveness and restoration
The psalm connects restored relationship with forgiven sin.
Cross References: Psalm 85:2.
Applications in daily life
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Seeking forgiveness
Confess wrongdoing and receive mercy without minimizing the harm caused by sin.
Forgiveness should not be used to bypass accountability or repair.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
Forgiveness makes consequences or restitution irrelevant.
The verse celebrates divine forgiveness; it does not erase the moral importance of accountability and repair.
How to Apply Psalms 85:2
Use Psalms 85:2 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Psalms anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to from Scripture, and share it with one person who might need it today.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 85 (en).
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