8 I will hear what God the Lord will speak,
For He will speak peace
To His people and to His saints;
But let them not turn back to¹ folly. ‡

9 Surely ^aHis salvation is near to those who fear Him,
^bThat glory may dwell in our land. ‡

11 Truth shall spring out of the earth,
And righteousness shall look down from heaven.

12 ^aYes, the Lord will give what is good;
And our land will yield its increase. ‡