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Psalms 85:8

Psalms 85:8
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I will hear what God the Lord will speak,.... This the psalmist says in the name of the people of the Jews, whom he represents, in all the foregoing expostulations and petitions, refusing to be still…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I will hear what God the Lord will speak - I, the psalmist; I, representing the people as looking to God. The state of mind here is that of patient listening; of a willingness to hear God, whatever…

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

Psalms 85:8-13

The Psalmist listens for Jehovah's answer to His people's prayer; and conveys to them the assurance that rich abundance of blessing is in store for those who fear Him.