King James Version
psalm 85:2 in the King James Version says “Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 85 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.”
psalm 85:2 · KJV
To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. for the sons: or, of the sons favourable: or, well pleased
Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger. thyself: or, thine anger from waxing hot
Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
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