Psalms 80:18 — Meaning and Application

Psalms 80:1

"[To the chief Musician upon Shoshannimeduth, A Psalm of Asaph.] Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest {between} the cherubims, shine forth. {of: or, for}"

Psalms 80:2

"Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come {and} save us. {come...: Heb. come for salvation to us}"

Psalms 80:3

"Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved."

Psalms 80:4

"O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people? {be...: Heb. smoke}"

Psalms 80:5

"Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure."

Psalms 80:6

"Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among themselves."