Old Testament · Poetry and wisdom

Psalms chapter 80

For the music director. Set to “Lilies of the Covenant.” A psalm of Asaph. of Israel, listen— you who lead like a flock, you who sit enthroned above the , shine out.In front of , stir up your strength— come and us.God, . Let , and we will be saved., — how long will you while your people pray?You’ve fed them ; you’ve made them drink tears .You’ve made us a for our neighbors; our enemies mock us among themselves.God of angel armies, . Let your face shine on us, and we will be saved.You transplanted a from Egypt; you drove out nations and planted it.You for it; it took deep root and filled the land.Mountains were covered by its shadow; its branches towered like .It stretched its branches to , its shoots all the way to the Euphrates River.So why have you ? Now everyone passing by picks its fruit. from the forest ravage it; creatures of the field feed on it.God of angel armies, . Look down from heaven and see— take care of this vine!Protect what your planted— the you raised up for yourself.Your vine is . At the , they perish.Let your hand rest on the , on the you raised up for yourself.Then we will not from you. , and we will call on your name., bring us back. Let your face shine on us, and we will be saved.