PSALM 85: A Psalm for the sons of Korah

Psalm 85: 

 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

Vs.11

 

 

"From the petition of verses 4-7 we learn that the occasion of this psalm was a time of national humiliation. Details are lacking but the people ask for God’s anger to cease, for national revival, and for a new display of His mercy. 

 

The psalmist pledges that God will again demonstrate His covenant love to Israel. ...Though God judges, He is faithful to His promises. 

 

The feelings expressed in this psalm may describe those of the Jews returning from exile in Babylon. Though they were grateful for restoration to their land, they were disappointed that the conditions did not measure up to the glory of the pre-Exilic life there (compare Ezra 3:12-13).

 

  A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Vs.1

I.         Review of God’s Past Mercies (85:1-3).

 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin.Vs.2

II.        Recognition of God’s Present Anger (85:4-7).

 Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations? Vs.5

III.       Revelation of God’s Future Salvation (85:8-13).

 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him... Vs.9

Title: “Sons of Korah” These descendants of Levi through Kohath were the gatekeepers and musicians in the temple at Jerusalem." BooksOfTheBible

Mercy and truth are met together; 

righteousness and peace 

have kissed each other.

Vs.10