Psalms 80 : 1 (ERVEN)
To the director: To the tune of "Lilies of the Agreement." One of Asaph's songs of praise. Shepherd of Israel, listen to us. You lead your people like sheep. You sit on your throne above the Cherub angels. Let us see you.
Psalms 80 : 2 (ERVEN)
Shepherd of Israel, show your greatness to the tribes of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Come and save your people.
Psalms 80 : 3 (ERVEN)
God, accept us again. Smile down on us and save us!
Psalms 80 : 4 (ERVEN)
Lord God All-Powerful, when will you listen to our prayers? How long will you be angry with us?
Psalms 80 : 5 (ERVEN)
Instead of bread and water, you gave your people tears.
Psalms 80 : 6 (ERVEN)
You made us the target of everyone's hatred. Our enemies make fun of us.
Psalms 80 : 7 (ERVEN)
God All-Powerful, accept us again. Smile down on us and save us!
Psalms 80 : 8 (ERVEN)
When you brought us out of Egypt, we were like your special vine. You forced other nations to leave this land, and you planted that vine here.
Psalms 80 : 9 (ERVEN)
You prepared the ground for it, and it sent its roots down deep and spread throughout the land.
Psalms 80 : 10 (ERVEN)
It covered the mountains, and its leaves shaded even the giant cedar trees.
Psalms 80 : 11 (ERVEN)
Its branches spread to the Mediterranean Sea, its shoots to the Euphrates River.
Psalms 80 : 12 (ERVEN)
God, why did you pull down the walls that protect your vine? Now everyone who passes by picks its grapes.
Psalms 80 : 13 (ERVEN)
Wild pigs come and ruin it. Wild animals eat the leaves.
Psalms 80 : 14 (ERVEN)
God All-Powerful, come back. Look down from heaven at your vine and protect it.
Psalms 80 : 15 (ERVEN)
Look at the vine you planted with your own hands. Look at the young plant you raised.
Psalms 80 : 16 (ERVEN)
Our enemies have cut it down and burned it up. Show them how angry you are and destroy them.
Psalms 80 : 17 (ERVEN)
Reach out and help your chosen one. Reach out to the people you raised up.
Psalms 80 : 18 (ERVEN)
Then we will never leave you. Let us live, and we will worship you.
Psalms 80 : 19 (ERVEN)
Lord God All-Powerful, accept us again. Smile down on us and save us!
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