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Psalm 85:1a "LORD, You have been favourable to Your land..."
Day 255 – Psalm 85
“LORD, You have been favourable to Your land…” Psalm 85:1a
SUPERSCRIPTION
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
1. Normal features observed
a) Dedication to the Chief Musician
b) Authors identified
2. Nature of the writing is clarified: A Psalm
a) A song
b) A prayer
ADDRESSING GOD IN PRAYER
Psalm 85 begins with a straightforward prayer to God. There was no formality.
“LORD, You have been favourable to Your land;
You have brought back the captivity of Jacob.”
Psalm 85:1