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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
Psalms Chapter 85 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Psalms Chapter 85 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2, 3. (Compare
Ps 32:1-5).
Psalms Chapter 85 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
3. To turn from the "fierceness," implies that He was reconcilable, though
Psalms Chapter 85 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
4-7. having still occasion for the anger which is deprecated.
Psalms Chapter 85 5 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
5. draw out--or, "prolong"
(Ps 36:10).
Psalms Chapter 85 8 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
8. He is confident God will favor His penitent people
(Ps 51:17; 80:18).
saints--as in
Ps 4:3,
the "godly."
Psalms Chapter 85 9 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
9. They are here termed "them that fear him"; and grace produces glory
(Ps 84:11).
Psalms Chapter 85 10 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
10. God's promises of "mercy" will be verified by His "truth" (compare
Ps 25:10; 40:10);
and the "work of righteousness" in His holy government shall be "peace"
(Isa 32:17).
There is an implied contrast with a dispensation under which God's truth sustains His threatened wrath, and His righteousness inflicts misery on the wicked.
Ps 85:1-13.
On the ground of former mercies, the Psalmist prays for renewed blessings, and, confidently expecting them, rejoices.
1. captivity--not necessarily the Babylonian, but any great evil
(Ps 14:7).