Psalm 85:1,2-3
Incline Thine ear, O Lord, to me and hear me: save Thy servant, O my God, that trusteth in Thee: have mercy on me, O Lord, for I have cried to Thee all day. Ps. Give joy to the soul of Thy servant; for to Thee, O Lord, I have lifted up my soul. V. Glory be to the Father.
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Verse 1. David. He might compose this psalm under any affliction, though prayer is always necessary (Bert.) for any person. W. — Others apply it to Ezechias, (Theodoret) the captives, or the Church. C. — Jesus Christ prays during his passion, and foretells his resurrection, and the vocation of the Gentiles. S. Aug. — Needy. Heb. “mild or afflicted.” Humility is requisite to pray well, as those who think themselves rich, ask not with fervour. C. — God “inclines his ear if thou dost not lift up thy neck.” S. Aug.
Verse 2. I am holy. I am by my office and profession dedicated to thy service, (Ch.) as a Levite, (C.) or a member of the true Church. H. — He may also speak in the person of Christ, who prays for us and in us. D. — Syr. and Arab. read, “thou art good.” C. — Our necessities, firm purposes of leading a virtuous life, and confidence in God, move him to shew mercy. W.