Psalm 80:3

3 O God, restore us and smile on us so 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 Open your ears, O Shepherd of Israel, the one who leads [the descendants of] Joseph like sheep, the one who is enthroned over the angels.

2 Appear in front of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Wake up your power, and come to save us.

3 O God, restore us and smile on us so that we may be saved.

4 O LORD God, commander of armies, how long will you smolder in anger against the prayer of your people?

5 You made them eat tears as food. You often made them drink [their own] tears.