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Psalms 85:7

Psalms 85:7
Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Show us thy mercy, O Lord,.... Or, "thy grace" (o) and goodness, the riches of which are shown forth in Christ; the mercy promised to Abraham and others, long expected, wished, and prayed for; his…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Shew us thy mercy, O Lord - That is, Manifest thy mercy in returning to us; in forgiving our sins; in taking from us the tokens of thy displeasure. And grant us thy salvation - Salvation or…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 85:1-7

The church, in affliction and distress, is here, by direction from God, making her application to God. So ready is God to hear and answer the prayers of his people that by his Spirit in the word, and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Shew us&c. Cause us to see thy lovingkindness, upon which we have a claim as Thy beloved ones (Psa 85:85).

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