Psalms 85:3
O Lord, be merciful to me, for I have cried out to you all day long.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
In Context
2Preserve my soul, for I am holy. My God, bring salvation to your servant who hopes in you.
4Give joy to the soul of your servant, for I have lifted up my soul to you, Lord.
Cross References
Exodus 32:22And he answered him: “Let not my lord be indignant. For you know this people, that they are prone to evil.
Deuteronomy 32:43You nations, praise his people! For he will avenge the blood of his servants. And he will distribute vengeance to their enemies. And he will be merciful to the land of his people.”
Isaiah 6:7And he touched my mouth, and he said, “Behold, this has touched your lips, and so your iniquities will be taken away, and your sin will be cleansed.”
Isaiah 40:1“Be consoled, be consoled, O my people!” says your God.
Isaiah 54:7For a brief moment, I have forsaken you, and with great pities, I will gather you.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 85:2-8
Prayer in Time of Trouble. 1 Lord , thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. 2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah. 3 Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger. 4 Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease. 5 Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations? 6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that… Read the whole commentary →