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Psalm 80[a]

Prayer for the Persecuted People

For the director.[b] According to “Lilies.” Eduth. A psalm of Asaph.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 80:1 At the time of this psalmist, the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah have disappeared in turn (721 and 587 B.C.). For the time being, Israel will be nothing but a scattered flock, a ruined vineyard. Whence can restoration come if not from God?
    This psalm is well adapted to our prayer during Advent: so deep is our wretchedness that we await the coming of God; he alone can turn us to himself by his presence and lead us to conversion.
  2. Psalm 80:1 For the director: these words are thought to be a musical or liturgical notation. According to “Lilies.” Eduth: nothing is known about this phrase. Asaph: see notes on Pss 73–89.

Psalm 80[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” Of Asaph. A psalm.

Hear us, Shepherd of Israel,
    you who lead Joseph like a flock.(A)
You who sit enthroned between the cherubim,(B)
    shine forth

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 80:1 In Hebrew texts 80:1-19 is numbered 80:2-20.