Psalm 80:3

3 Restore us, God; look [on us] with favor, and we will be saved.

Psalm 80:3 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 80:3

Turn us again, O God
From our captivity, as the Targum, into our own land; or return us backsliding sinners to thyself by repentance; turn us, and we shall be turned; for the prayer shows it was not in their power, but must be effected by the grace of God; or restore our souls, which have been wandering, and them to their former flourishing and comfortable condition:

and cause thy face to shine;
grant thy gracious presence, lift up the light of thy countenance; favour with the manifestations of thyself, the enjoyment of thee, and communion with thee through Christ; indulge us with the discoveries of thy love, the joys of salvation, the comforts of the Spirit, and larger measures of grace:

and we shall be saved;
be in a very happy and comfortable condition; see ( Psalms 4:6 Psalms 4:7 ) .

Psalm 80:3 In-Context

1 Listen, Shepherd of Israel, who guides Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned [on] the cherubim, rise up

2 at the head of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Rally Your power and come to save us.

3 Restore us, God; look [on us] with favor, and we will be saved.

4 Lord God of Hosts, how long will You be angry with Your people's prayers?

5 You fed them the bread of tears and gave them a full measure of tears to drink.

Footnotes

• [a] Ps 4:6; 67:1; Nm 6:24-26