Albert Barnes Commentary Psalms 85:3

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 85:3

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 85:3

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Thou hast taken away all thy wrath; Thou hast turned [thyself] from the fierceness of thine anger." — Psalms 85:3 (ASV)

Thou hast taken away all thy wrath - That is, formerly; on the occasion referred to. You did so deal with your people as to make it evident that you cherished no anger or displeasure against them.

Thou hast turned thyself ... - Margin, “thine anger from waxing hot.” Literally, You did turn from the heat of your anger. His indignation was withdrawn, and he was again at peace with them. It is this fact, drawn from the former history of the people, which constitutes the basis of the appeal which follows.