Psalms 85:10

10. Mercy and truth are met together The “mercy” of God can never operate apart from his “truth” they are inseparable. See Psalms 25:10; Psalms 40:11; Psalms 61:7.

Righteousness and peace have kissed each other Their agreement and public manifestation have been simultaneous. “Peace,” which is the essence of the answer sought, (Psalms 85:8,) is now made to appear in its eternal union with “righteousness.” The harmony of the divine attributes in the moral government is thus declared. In moral government, and in redemption, “mercy” and “peace” can never be granted but upon the grounds of “truth” and “righteousness.” Men must abjure all sin, and aim to fulfil all righteousness by a holy life and obedient walk with God, if they would be approved of him. From Psalms 85:10, throughout, the psalmist unfolds the answer of his prayer as faith already receives it.