The thanksgiving. God is thanked for two things especially:
(1) for having granted his people forgiveness of their sins (Psalms 85:2, Psalms 85:3); and
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Psalms 85:1-3
Psalms 85:1-3
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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