“Thus says King Cyrus of Persia: Adonai, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has appointed me to build a House for Him in Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
Psalm 85:2 - Tree of Life Version Adonai, will you favor Your land? Will You restore Jacob from captivity? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, Thou hast covered all their sin. Selah. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You have forgiven and taken away the iniquity of Your people, You have covered all their sin. Selah [pause, and calmly realize what that means]! American Standard Version (1901) Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people; Thou hast covered all their sin. [Selah Common English Bible You’ve forgiven your people’s wrongdoing; you’ve covered all their sins. Selah Catholic Public Domain Version Preserve my soul, for I am holy. My God, bring salvation to your servant who hopes in you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Preserve my soul, for I am holy: save thy servant, O my God, that trusteth in thee. |
“Thus says King Cyrus of Persia: Adonai, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has appointed me to build a House for Him in Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
A Song of Ascents. When Adonai restored the captives of Zion, it was as if we were dreaming.
Of David, a contemplative song. Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is pardoned.
But He is compassionate, forgives iniquity and does not destroy. Yes, many times He restrains His anger, and does not stir up all His wrath.
In those days and in that time” —it is a declaration of Adonai— “Israel’s guilt will be sought, but there will be none, also for the sins of Judah, but they will not be found. For I will pardon those whom I leave as a remnant.
Who is a God like You pardoning iniquity, overlooking transgression, for the remnant of His heritage? He will not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy.
Forgive now the guiltiness of this people in accordance with the greatness of Your lovingkindness, just as You have pardoned this people from Egypt until now!”
When you were dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive together with Him when He pardoned us all our transgressions.