For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm by Asaph. Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock, you who sit above the cherubim, shine out

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 80. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm by Asaph. Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock, you who sit above the cherubim, shine out. Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, stir up your might! Come to save us! Turn us again, God. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved. LORD God of Armies, how long will you be angry against the prayer of your people? You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in large measure. You make us a source of contention to our neighbours. Our enemies laugh amongst themselves. Turn us again, God of Armies. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved. You brought a vine out of Egypt. You drove out the nations, and planted it. You cleared the ground for it. It took deep root, and filled the land. The mountains were covered with its shadow. Its boughs were like God’s cedars. It sent out its branches to the sea, its shoots to the River. Why have you broken down its walls, so that all those who pass by the way pluck it? The boar out of the wood ravages it. The wild animals of the field feed on it. Turn again, we beg you, God of Armies. Look down from heaven, and see, and visit this vine, the stock which your right hand planted, the branch that you made strong for yourself. It’s burnt with fire. It’s cut down. They perish at your rebuke. Let your hand be on the man of your right hand, on the son of man whom you made strong for yourself. So we will not turn away from you. Revive us, and we will call on your name. Turn us again, LORD God of Armies. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
To the tune of The Lilies of the Covenant
A Psalm by Asaph
Hear us Shepherd of Israel you who lead Joseph like a flock
You who sit above the cherubim shine out
Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, stir up your might
Come to save us
Turn us again, God
Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved
LORD God of Armies, how long will you be angry against the prayer of your people
You have fed them with the bread of tears
And given them tears to drink in large measure
You make us a source of contention to our neighbours
Our enemies laugh amongst themselves
Turn us again, God of Armies
Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved
You brought a vine out of Egypt
You drove out the nations, and planted it
You cleared the ground for it
It took deep root, and filled the land
The mountains were covered with its shadow
Its boughs were like Gods cedars
It sent out its branches to the sea, its shoots to the River
Why have you broken down its walls, so that all those who pass by the way pluck it
The boar out of the wood ravages it
The wild animals of the field feed on it
Turn again, we beg you, God of Armies
Look down from heaven, and see, and visit this vine
The stock which your right hand planted, the branch that you made strong for yourself
Its burnt with fire
Its cut down
They perish at your rebuke
Let your hand be on the man of your right hand, on the son of man whom you made strong for yourself
So we will not turn away from you
Revive us, and we will call on your name
Turn us again, LORD God of Armies
Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved

About This Psalm

Psalm 80 is a deliverance psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: deliverance, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 80 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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