Psalm 80:3

3 ¹Restore us, ^[a] O God; ²let your face shine, that we may 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 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.

2 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, stir up your might and come to save us!

3 Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved!

4 O Lord God of hosts, how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers?

5 You have fed them with the bread of tears and given them tears to drink in full measure.

Cross References

• 1. 80:3 ver. 19; Ps. 60:1; 85:4; Lam. 5:21
• 2. 80:3 Num. 6:25; See Ps. 4:6

Footnotes

• [a] 80:3 Or 'Turn us again'; also verses 7, 19