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Make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/80.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/80.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Restore us, O God, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/80.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/80.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Restore us, O God; Cause Your face to shine, And we shall be saved!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/80.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />God, restore us And make Your face shine <i>upon us,</i> and we will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/80.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O God, restore us And cause Your face to shine upon us, and we will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/80.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O God, restore us, And cause Thy face to shine <i>upon us</i>, and we will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/80.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O God, restore us And cause Your face to shine <i>upon us</i>, that we would be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/80.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Restore us, O God; Cause Your face to shine on us [with favor and approval], and we will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/80.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Restore us, God; make your face shine on us, so that we may be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/80.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Restore us, God; look on us with favor, and we will be saved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/80.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn us again, O God; And cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/80.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our God, make us strong again! Smile on us and save us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/80.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Turn us again, O God; and cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/80.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />O God, restore us and smile on us so that we may be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/80.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Bring us back, O God! Show us your mercy, and we will be saved! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/80.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />God, restore us, show your favor and deliver us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/80.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Restore us, O God, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/80.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />O God, restore us! Smile on us! Then we will be delivered! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/80.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Restore us, God. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/80.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/80.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Turn us again, God. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/80.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O God, cause us to turn back, "" And cause Your face to shine, and we are saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/80.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O God, cause us to turn back, And cause Thy face to shine, and we are saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/80.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />O God, turn us back and cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/80.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Convert us, O God: and shew us thy face, and we shall be saved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/80.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 79:4>Convert us, O God. And reveal your face, and we will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/80.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />O God, restore us; light up your face and we shall be saved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/80.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/80.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Guide us again, O mighty God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/80.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />God of hosts, restore us and make your face shine and we will be saved!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/80.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O God, restore us; And cause Thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/80.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Turn us, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/80-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=10092" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/80.htm">Hear Us, O Shepherd of Israel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Rally Your mighty power and come to save us. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: hă·šî·ḇê·nū (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">Restore us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·ne·ḵā (N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">and cause Your face</a> <a href="/hebrew/215.htm" title="215: wə·hā·’êr (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To be or become light. A primitive root; to be luminous.">to shine upon us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: wə·niw·wā·šê·‘āh (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">that we may be saved.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>O LORD God of Hosts, how long will Your anger smolder against the prayers of Your people?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-25.htm">Numbers 6:25-26</a></span><br />may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a></span><br />and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-16.htm">Psalm 31:16</a></span><br />Make Your face shine on Your servant; save me by Your loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-135.htm">Psalm 119:135</a></span><br />Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1</a></span><br />Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/5-21.htm">Lamentations 5:21</a></span><br />Restore us to Yourself, O LORD, so we may return; renew our days as of old,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-17.htm">Daniel 9:17</a></span><br />So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/14-2.htm">Hosea 14:2</a></span><br />Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-12.htm">Zechariah 9:12</a></span><br />Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; even today I declare that I will restore to you double.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a></span><br />There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-78.htm">Luke 1:78-79</a></span><br />because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a></span><br />In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Acts 26:18</a></span><br />to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Turn us again, O God, and cause your face to shine; and we shall be saved.</p><p class="hdg">turn us</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/80-7.htm">Psalm 80:7,19</a></b></br> Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/85-4.htm">Psalm 85:4</a></b></br> Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37</a></b></br> Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou <i>art</i> the LORD God, and <i>that</i> thou hast turned their heart back again.</p><p class="hdg">cause</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Psalm 80:1</a></b></br> 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 <i>between</i> the cherubims, shine forth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/4-6.htm">Psalm 4:6</a></b></br> <i>There be</i> many that say, Who will shew us <i>any</i> good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm <i>or</i> Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; <i>and</i> cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/78-40.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/69-17.htm">Face</a> <a href="/psalms/71-20.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/psalms/71-3.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/psalms/76-4.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/psalms/79-12.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/80-6.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/80-7.htm">Face</a> <a href="/psalms/80-7.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/psalms/80-7.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/80-7.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/psalms/80-7.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/psalms/80-7.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/psalms/80-7.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 80</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">The psalmist in his prayer complains of the miseries of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/80-8.htm">God's former favors are turned into judgments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/80-14.htm">He prays for deliverance</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/80.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/80.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Restore us, O God</b><br>This plea for restoration reflects a deep yearning for spiritual renewal and national revival. The context of <a href="/psalms/80.htm">Psalm 80</a> is a communal lament, likely during a time of distress or exile, possibly the Assyrian invasion of the Northern Kingdom. The call for restoration implies a return to a former state of favor and blessing, reminiscent of Israel's covenant relationship with God. Theologically, this echoes the theme of repentance and divine forgiveness found throughout the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a>, where God promises healing and restoration if His people humble themselves and pray.<p><b>and cause Your face to shine upon us</b><br>The imagery of God's face shining is a metaphor for divine favor and presence. This phrase is reminiscent of the Aaronic blessing in <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a>, where the shining face of God signifies peace and grace. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the face of a king or deity shining upon someone indicated approval and protection. This request for God's face to shine suggests a desire for His presence to be manifest among His people, bringing guidance and blessing. It also points to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is described as the light of the world in <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>.<p><b>that we may be saved</b><br>The salvation mentioned here is both physical and spiritual. Historically, the Israelites often sought deliverance from their enemies, but the deeper implication is a longing for spiritual salvation and restoration to God. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of redemption, where salvation is not only deliverance from immediate danger but also reconciliation with God. In the New Testament, this is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose death and resurrection provide ultimate salvation for humanity, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/5-8.htm">Romans 5:8-10</a>. The plea for salvation underscores the dependence on God's mercy and power to rescue and restore.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/80.htm">Psalm 80</a>, Asaph was a prominent Levite musician appointed by King David to lead worship in the tabernacle. His psalms often reflect a deep yearning for God's intervention and restoration.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of Israel is the primary subject of this psalm, representing God's chosen people who are seeking restoration and salvation amidst their trials and tribulations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Elohim)</a></b><br>The psalmist addresses God as "Elohim," a name that emphasizes His power and might. The plea for restoration and salvation is directed towards Him, acknowledging His sovereignty.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/shepherd_of_israel.htm">Shepherd of Israel</a></b><br>Earlier in the psalm, God is referred to as the "Shepherd of Israel," highlighting His role as a guide and protector of His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/face_of_god.htm">Face of God</a></b><br>The phrase "cause Your face to shine upon us" is a metaphor for God's favor and presence, drawing from the priestly blessing in <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_restoration.htm">The Need for Restoration</a></b><br>Recognize our need for God's restoration in our personal lives and communities. Just as Israel sought God's intervention, we too must seek His renewal in our spiritual walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_favor.htm">Seeking God's Favor</a></b><br>Understand the importance of seeking God's face and favor. This involves a sincere pursuit of His presence through prayer, worship, and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/salvation_through_divine_intervention.htm">Salvation through Divine Intervention</a></b><br>Acknowledge that true salvation and deliverance come from God alone. Our efforts are insufficient without His intervention and grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_humility.htm">Repentance and Humility</a></b><br>Embrace a posture of repentance and humility, recognizing that turning back to God is essential for experiencing His restoration and blessing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_prayer.htm">The Role of Community in Prayer</a></b><br>Engage in communal prayer and intercession, as the psalm reflects a collective cry for God's help. Encourage group prayer as a means of seeking God's face together.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_80.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 80</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_revivalism.htm">What defines revivalism in religious or cultural contexts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_would_god_remove_his_protection.htm">In Psalm 80:12–13, why would an omnipotent God remove His protection, allowing enemies to ravage His chosen people? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_80_4-5_show_a_kind_god.htm">How does Psalm 80:4-5 align with the image of a benevolent God when He supposedly 'feeds' and 'drinks' His people with sorrow and tears?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_psalm_80_18_poetic_exaggeration.htm">Psalm 80:18 implies Israel's unwavering devotion once revived; however, biblical accounts frequently show Israel backsliding. Is this consistent, or is it poetic exaggeration?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/80.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Turn us again</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, "restore us," not necessarily with reference to the Captivity, but generally, <span class= "ital">restore us to our pristine prosperity.</span><p><span class= "bld">Cause thy face to shine.</span>--The desert encampment and march is still in the poet's thought. As in <a href="/psalms/67-1.htm" title="God be merciful to us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine on us; Selah.">Psalm 67:1</a> (see Note) we have here a reminiscence of the priestly benediction.<p><span class= "bld">Saved.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">helped. </span>This verse constitutes the refrain.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/80.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Turn us again, O God</span>; or, <span class="accented">restore us</span> - "bring us back" - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> bring those of us who are in exile (<a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a>) back to our country. <span class="cmt_word">And cause thy face to shine</span> (comp. <a href="/numbers/6-25.htm">Numbers 6:25</a>; <a href="/psalms/31-16.htm">Psalm 31:16</a>; <a href="/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1</a>). The metaphor scarcely needs explanation. <span class="cmt_word">And we shall be saved.</span> If thou lookest upon us with favour, our salvation is assured. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/80-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Restore us,</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲשִׁיבֵ֑נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hă·šî·ḇê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and cause Your face</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּ֝נֶ֗יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to shine upon us,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָאֵ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·’êr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_215.htm">Strong's 215: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become light</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that we may be saved.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִוָּשֵֽׁעָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niw·wā·šê·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/80-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 80:3 Turn us again God (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/80-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 80:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 80:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/80-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 80:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 80:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>