Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 7. Show us thy mercy ] Blot out all our sins.
And grant us thy salvation. ] Give us such a complete deliverance as is worthy of thy majesty and mercy to bestow!
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 8-13 - Sooner or later, God will speak peace to his people. If he do no command outward peace, yet he will suggest inward peace; speaking to their hearts by his Spirit. Peace is spoken only to those who turn from sin. All sin is folly, especially backsliding; it is the greatest foll to return to sin. Surely God's salvation is nigh, whatever ou difficulties and distresses are. Also, his honour is secured, tha glory may dwell in our land. And the truth of the promises is shown by the Divine mercy in sending the Redeemer. The Divine justice is no satisfied by the great atonement. Christ, the way, truth, and life sprang out of the earth when he took our nature upon him, and Divin justice looked upon him well pleased and satisfied. For his sake all good things, especially his Holy Spirit, are given to those who as him. Through Christ, the pardoned sinner becomes fruitful in goo works, and by looking to and trusting in the Saviour's righteousness finds his feet set in the way of his steps. Righteousness is a sure guide, both in meeting God, and in following his _________________________________________________
Original Hebrew הראנו7200 יהוה3068 חסדך2617 וישׁעך3468 תתן׃5414
