Psalms 85:12 Meaning and Explanation
“Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 85:12
The psalmist anticipates God's tangible goodness and the land's fruitfulness.
What Does Psalms 85:12 Mean?
This verse moves from cosmic vision to tangible blessing. God 'shall give that which is good,' promising provision and benefit to the people. The emphasis on what is 'good' suggests not luxury but sufficiency, health, and wellbeing—the fruit of right relationship with God and restored order.
The parallel image of the land yielding 'her increase' emphasizes that divine blessing manifests in fertility, harvest, and agricultural abundance. In biblical thought, a fruitful land is a sign of God's favor and the people's faithfulness. This verse promises that restoration will be complete enough to affect the physical world—the people's relationship with God will flow outward into visible, material blessing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 85:12
What does Psalms 85:12 mean?
God will provide blessing and the land will become fruitful.
What is the context of Psalms 85:12?
The psalmist anticipates God's tangible goodness and the land's fruitfulness.