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Psalms 85:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 85:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Show us thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, And grant us thy salvation.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Show us thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, And grant us thy salvation.
Psalms 85:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 85

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4Turn us, O God of our salvation, And cause thine indignation toward us to cease.
5Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? Wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
6Wilt thou not quicken us again, That thy people may rejoice in thee?
7Show us thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, And grant us thy salvation.
8I will hear what God Jehovah will speak; For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: But let them not turn again to folly.
9Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him, That glory may dwell in our land.
10Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Show us thy mercy, O Lord, etc.] Or, “thy grace” f1221 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 pardoning mercy, justification, salvation, and eternal life, by his free grace: and grant us thy salvation; Jesus, the Saviour, and salvation by him, an interest in it, and the joys of it; which is all a free gift, a grant of divine favour, and not according to the merits and works of men.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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 deliverance from our present trouble and calamities. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 50:23, Psa 91:16; Jer 42:12 Psalms 85:8”
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