Psalm 85:10
“Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 85Meaning
The poetic image presents covenant qualities as harmonizing under God's restoration. Peace is not detached from truth or righteousness, and righteousness is not portrayed as the enemy of peace.
Love, faithfulness, righteousness, and peace
The closing vision joins covenant love, faithfulness, righteousness, peace, fruitfulness, and God's guiding presence.
Read carefully
The verse explicitly pairs peace with righteousness and truth rather than separating them.
Reflection
Seek peace that remains truthful, just, and merciful.