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Psalms 85:12

Psalms 85:12
Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good,.... Meaning not merely temporal good, as rain in particular, as some think, because of the following clause; but that which is spiritually good, his good…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good - All that is truly good: all needful temporal blessings; all blessings connected with salvation. And our land shall yield her increase - There shall be…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 85:8-13

We have here an answer to the prayers and expostulations in the foregoing verses.

I. In general, it is an answer of peace. This the psalmist is soon aware of (Psa 85:8), for he stands upon his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

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…