Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Psalms 85:1-13 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. Our Lord, you have blessedyour landand made all go wellfor Jacob's descendants.

2. You have forgiven the sinand taken away the guiltof your people.

3. Your fierce anger is no longeraimed at us.

4. Our Lord and our God,you save us!Please bring us back homeand don't be angry.

5. Will you always be angrywith us and our families?

6. Won't you give us fresh lifeand let your people be gladbecause of you?

7. Show us your loveand save us!

8. I will listen to you, Lord God,because you promise peaceto those who are faithfuland no longer foolish.

9. You are ready to rescueeveryone who worships you,so that you will live with usin all your glory.

10. Love and loyaltywill come together;goodness and peacewill unite.

11. Loyalty will sproutfrom the ground;justice will look downfrom the sky above.

12. Our Lord, you will bless us;our land will producewonderful crops.

13. Justice will march in front,making a pathfor you to follow.