Psalms 80:3

3 (79-4) Convert us, O God: and shew us thy face, and we shall be saved.

Psalms 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 ) .

Psalms 80:3 In-Context

1 (79-1) <Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, a testimony for Asaph, a psalm.> (79-2) Give ear, O thou that rulest Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep. Thou that sittest upon the cherubims, shine forth

2 (79-3) Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses. Stir up thy might, and come to save us.

3 (79-4) Convert us, O God: and shew us thy face, and we shall be saved.

4 (79-5) O Lord God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy servant?

5 (79-6) How long wilt thou feed us with the bread of tears: and give us for our drink tears in measure?