Psalms 85:1

Verse 1. David. He might compose this psalm under any affliction, though prayer is always necessary (Bert.) for any person. Worthington.—Others apply it to Ezechias, (Theodoret) the captives, or the Church. Calmet.—Jesus Christ prays during his passion, and foretells his resurrection, and the vocation of the Gentiles. Saint Augustine—Needy. Hebrew “mild or afflicted.” Humility is requisite to pray well, as those who think themselves rich, ask not with fervour. Calmet.—God “inclines his ear if thou dost not lift up thy neck.” Saint Augustine