시편 Chapter 80

Translation: ESV

1

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.

Key Message

God is both a compassionate shepherd and a king enthroned on a holy throne.

▸God is addressed as 'Shepherd of Israel' and 'you who are enthroned upon the cherubim.

God is addressed as 'Shepherd of Israel' and 'you who are enthroned upon the cherubim.' The shepherd image symbolizes God's care, while the throne upon the cherubim symbolizes God's kingship and holiness. Together the two images express both God's compassion and majesty.

Related Verses

And above the expanse over their heads there was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like sapphire; and seated above the likeness of a throne was a likeness with a human appearance.
3

Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved!

Key Message

The petition for restoration is a plea for God's face — God's presence and grace — to shine upon us.

▸This refrain repeated in verses 7 and 19 is the central petition of all of Psalm 80.

8

You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it.

Key Message

Israel is a vine that God brought from Egypt and planted, an object of God's direct care.

▸This is the image of Israel compared to a vine (Isa.

17

But let your hand be on the man of your right hand, the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself!

Key Message

Israel's restoration is accomplished through the Messiah whom God will raise up.

▸'The man of your right hand' and 'son of man' are interpreted in the New Testament as references to the Messiah.