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Psalms 80

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1For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm by Asaph. Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock, you who sit above the cherubim, shine out. 2Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, stir up your might! Come to save us! 3Turn us again, God. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved. 4Yahweh God of Armies, how long will you be angry against the prayer of your people? 5You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in large measure. 6You make us a source of contention to our neighbors. Our enemies laugh among themselves. 7Turn us again, God of Armies. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved. 8You brought a vine out of Egypt. You drove out the nations, and planted it. 9You cleared the ground for it. It took deep root, and filled the land. 10The mountains were covered with its shadow. Its boughs were like God’s cedars. 11It sent out its branches to the sea, its shoots to the River. 12Why have you broken down its walls, so that all those who pass by the way pluck it? 13The boar out of the wood ravages it. The wild animals of the field feed on it. 14Turn again, we beg you, God of Armies. Look down from heaven, and see, and visit this vine, 15the stock which your right hand planted, the branch that you made strong for yourself. 16It’s burned with fire. It’s cut down. They perish at your rebuke. 17Let your hand be on the man of your right hand, on the son of man whom you made strong for yourself. 18So we will not turn away from you. Revive us, and we will call on your name. 19Turn us again, Yahweh God of Armies. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.

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Overview

Psalms 80 is a heartfelt plea for restoration and deliverance, attributed to the chief musician and the sons of #Asaph. The psalm opens with a cry for God to listen and intervene, as the psalmist addresses God as the shepherd of Israel, invoking the imagery of #Ephraim, #Benjamin, and #Manasseh. The repeated call for God to shine forth emphasizes the need for His presence and guidance among His people, who are depicted as a flock in distress. The psalmist acknowledges the suffering and shame that Israel has endured, pleading for God to restore them and bring back His favor. This reflects a deep yearning for divine intervention in times of trouble, resonating with the themes of repentance and hope found throughout the #Psalms.

The psalm continues with vivid metaphors, describing Israel as a vine brought out of Egypt, which God planted and nurtured. However, the vine has faced destruction and has been ravaged by wild boars, symbolizing the enemies that have overrun the land. The psalmist implores God to look down from heaven and tend to this vine, asking for restoration and protection. The chapter concludes with a powerful declaration that if God restores His people, they will not turn away from Him, highlighting the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This psalm serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God’s face and the hope that comes from His promise of restoration and salvation.

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  1. Lamentations 5:21v3Lamentations 5:21 is a plea for restoration to God, similar to Psalm 80:3, which repeatedly asks for God to restore and save His people, highlighting a theme of repentance and divine restoration.
  2. Ezekiel 19:10v8Ezekiel 19:10 compares Israel to a vine, similar to the imagery in Psalm 80:8-16, where Israel is depicted as a vine brought out of Egypt and planted by God.

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