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Psalms 85:9

Psalms 85:9
Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him,.... That have a true sense of sin and folly, are humbled for it, hate it, and depart from it, and do not return unto it; have a reverential affection…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Surely his salvation - His help; his aid. The word here does not mean salvation in the restricted use of the term as applied to the future life, but it means deliverance of all kinds - rescue from…

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

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…