Psalms Chapter 80

Psalm 80:1 Shepherd of Israel, listen to us.  You lead Joseph and your people like sheep.  You sit on your throne above the Cherub angels.  Let us see you.

Psalm 80:2 Shepherd of Israel, show your greatness to the tribes of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh.  Come and save your people.

Psalm 80:3 God, accept us again.  Smile down on us and save us!

Psalm 80:4 Lord God All-Powerful, when will you listen to our prayers?  How long will you be angry with us?

Psalm 80:5 Instead of bread and water, you gave your people tears.

Psalm 80:6 You made us the target of everyone’s hatred.  Our enemies make fun of us.

Psalm 80:7 God All-Powerful, accept us again.  Smile down on us and save us!

Psalm 80:8 When you brought us out of Egypt, we were like your special vine.  You forced other nations to leave this land,  and you planted that vine here.

Psalm 80:9 You prepared the ground for it, and it sent its roots down deep and spread throughout the land.

Psalm 80:10 It covered the mountains, and its leaves shaded even the giant cedar trees.

Psalm 80:11 Its branches spread to the Mediterranean Sea, its shoots to the Euphrates River.

Psalm 80:12 God, why did you pull down the walls that protect your vine?  Now everyone who passes by picks its grapes.

Psalm 80:13 Wild pigs come and ruin it.  Wild animals eat the leaves.

Psalm 80:14 God All-Powerful, come back. Look down from heaven at your vine and protect it.

Psalm 80:16 Our enemies have cut it down and burned it up the vineyard.  Show them how angry you are and destroy them.

Psalm 80:17 Reach out and help your chosen one.  Reach out to the people have made strong for Yourself.

Psalm 80:18 Then we will never leave you.  Let us live, and we will worship you

Psalms 80:19 Lord God All-Powerful, accept us again. Smile down on us and save us!