Introduction
Thanksgiving to God for restoration to the Divine favor, Psalm 85:1-3 ; prayer for farther mercies, Psalm 85:4-7 ; the psalmist waits for a gracious answer in full confidence of receiving it, Psalm 85:8 . He receives the assurance of the greatest blessings, and exults in the prospect, Psalm 85:9-13 .
The title of this Psalm we have seen before, Psalm 42:1-11 ; : As to the time, it seems to have been written during, or even after, the return from the Babylonish captivity. In the three first verses the psalmist acknowledges the goodness of God in bringing the people back to their own land; he next prays to God to restore them to their ancient prosperity. In the spirit of prophecy, he waits on God, and hears him promise to do it; and then exults in the prospect of so great a good. The whole Psalm seems also to have a reference to the redemption of the world by Jesus Christ.
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