What does Psalm 85:3 mean?

Psalm 85:3 highlights themes such as mercy, forgiveness, restoration when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 85:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.

1LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.

2Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.

3Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.

4Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.

5Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?

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1 John 1:9
Both verses highlight the importance of confession and God's faithfulness to forgive.
Romans 5:8
God's mercy is shown through Christ's sacrifice, paralleling the theme of forgiveness.
Psalm 103:10-12
The theme of God's mercy and removal of sin is echoed in both psalms.