Psalm 80:3

3 Turn us again to yourself, O God. Make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we 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 Please listen, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph’s descendants like a flock. O God, enthroned above the cherubim, display your radiant glory

2 to Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Show us your mighty power. Come to rescue us!

3 Turn us again to yourself, O God. Make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we be saved.

4 O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, how long will you be angry with our prayers?

5 You have fed us with sorrow and made us drink tears by the bucketful.