85 1 Because God withdrew not his rods from his Church after their return from Babylon, first they put him in mind of their deliverance, to the intent that he should not leave the work of his grace imperfect. 5 Next they complain of their long affliction. 8 And thirdly, they rejoice in hope of felicity promised. 9 For their deliverance was a figure of Christ’s kingdom, under the which should be perfect felicity.

To him that excelleth. A Psalm committed to the sons of Korah.

Lord, thou hast been [a]favorable unto thy land: thou hast brought again the captivity of Jacob.

Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, and [b]covered all their sins. Selah.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 85:1 They confess that God’s free mercy was the cause of their deliverance, because he loved the land which he had chosen.
  2. Psalm 85:2 Thou hast buried them that they shall not come into judgment.

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