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!