Psalm 80:1-7

Common English Bible

Psalm 80

For the music leader. According to “Lotus Blossoms.” A testimony of Asaph. A psalm.

80 Shepherd of Israel, listen!
    You, the one who leads Joseph as if he were a sheep.
    You, who are enthroned upon the winged heavenly creatures.
Show yourself ²before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh!
    Wake up your power!
    Come to save us!
³Restore us, God!
    Make your face shine so that we can be saved!

⁴Lord God of heavenly forces,
    how long will you fume against your people’s prayer?
⁵You’ve fed them bread made of tears;
    you’ve given them tears to drink three times over!
⁶You’ve put us at odds with our neighbors;
    our enemies make fun of us.
⁷Restore us, God of heavenly forces!
    Make your face shine so that we can be saved!