Bible Commentary

Preserve my soul; for I [am] holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 2. Preserve my soul ] = Psa 25:20. for I am holy ] R.V. godly fails to bring out the connexion of the word with chesed, ‘lovingkindness’ ( Psa 86:5 ; Psa 86:13 ; Psa 86:15). Cheyne … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 86:2”

A Prayer of David. Bow down thine ear, O LORD hear me: for I [am] poor and needy. 1. Bow down &c.] A common form of invocation. Cp. Psa 17:6; Psa 31:1; Isa 37:17; &c. hear me ] Answer me (Psa 55:2). for I am poor and needy ] Or, afflicted and needy: and therefore … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 86:1”

Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set [us] in the way of his steps. 13. Jehovah Himself appears to lead His people forward. Before Him as a herald goes the righteousness which moves Him to the salvation of His people; and (it) shall make his footsteps a way (to walk in); so that His … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 85:13”

Yea, the LORD shall give [that which is] good; and our land shall yield her increase. 12. Material prosperity will go hand in hand with moral progress. Earth responds to the divine blessing. Cp. Lev 26:4; Deu 28:12; Psa 67:6. The fruitfulness of the land is a constant feature in pictures of the Messianic future; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 85:12”

Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven. 11. Truth springeth out of the earth; And righteousness hath looked down from heaven. (R.V.) Truth springs up as a natural growth in response to God’s manifestation of His saving righteousness. Harmony between earth and heaven is perfected. Cp. Hos 2:21 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 85:11”

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed [each other]. 10. Does this verse speak of the divine attributes which conspire together in the work of salvation, or of the human virtues which will characterise the new community? Primarily of the former. God’s lovingkindness and truth the love which moved Him to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 85:10”

Surely his salvation [is] nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. 9. The Psalmist expands the results of that word of peace. them that fear him ] Those who answer to their calling as ‘saints.’ Cp. Psa 103:11; Psa 103:13; Psa 103:17. that glory may dwell in our land ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 85:9”

I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. 8. I will hear ] Or, Let me hear. Cp. Psa 62:11; and the striking parallel in Hab 2:1, which the LXX makes even closer by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 85:8”

Show us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation. 7. Shew us &c.] Cause us to see thy lovingkindness, upon which we have a claim as Thy beloved ones ( Psa 85:8). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Shew us thy mercy, O Lord – That is, Manifest thy mercy in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 85:7”

Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? 6. Wilt thou not revive us again ] Wilt not thou turn and quicken us? restoring our national life according to the promises of the prophets. See Hos 6:2; Hab 2:4; Eze 37:3 ff. Cp. Psa 71:20; Psa 80:18. Thou is emphatic. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 85:6”