Psalm 80:19
New International Version
Restore us, LORD God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.

New Living Translation
Turn us again to yourself, O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies. Make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we be saved.

English Standard Version
Restore us, O LORD God of hosts! Let your face shine, that we may be saved!

Berean Standard Bible
Restore us, O LORD God of Hosts; cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.

King James Bible
Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.

New King James Version
Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; Cause Your face to shine, And we shall be saved!

New American Standard Bible
LORD God of armies, restore us; Make Your face shine upon us, and we will be saved.

NASB 1995
O LORD God of hosts, restore us; Cause Your face to shine upon us, and we will be saved.

NASB 1977
O LORD God of hosts, restore us; Cause Thy face to shine upon us, and we will be saved.

Legacy Standard Bible
O Yahweh God of hosts, restore us; Cause Your face to shine upon us, that we might be saved.

Amplified Bible
Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; Cause Your face to shine on us [in favor and approval], and we shall be saved.

Christian Standard Bible
Restore us, LORD, God of Armies; make your face shine on us, so that we may be saved.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Restore us, Yahweh, the God of Hosts; look on us with favor, and we will be saved.

American Standard Version
Turn us again, O Jehovah God of hosts; Cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.

Contemporary English Version
LORD God All-Powerful, make us strong again! Smile on us and save us.

English Revised Version
Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts; cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
O LORD God, commander of armies, restore us, and smile on us so that we may be saved.

Good News Translation
Bring us back, LORD God Almighty. Show us your mercy, and we will be saved.

International Standard Version
God of hosts, restore to us the light of your favor. Then we'll be delivered.

Majority Standard Bible
Restore us, O LORD God of Hosts; cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.

NET Bible
O LORD God, invincible warrior, restore us! Smile on us! Then we will be delivered!

New Heart English Bible
Restore us, LORD God of hosts. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.

Webster's Bible Translation
Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.

World English Bible
Turn us again, Yahweh God of Armies. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
O YHWH, God of Hosts, turn us back, "" Cause Your face to shine, and we are saved!

Young's Literal Translation
O Jehovah, God of Hosts, turn us back, Cause Thy face to shine, and we are saved!

Smith's Literal Translation
O Jehovah, God of armies turn us back; cause thy face to shine, and We shall be saved.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
O Lord God of hosts, convert us: and shew thy face, and we shall be saved.

Catholic Public Domain Version
O Lord, God of hosts, convert us. And reveal your face, and we will be saved.

New American Bible
LORD God of hosts, restore us; light up your face and we shall be saved.

New Revised Standard Version
Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Guide us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH, God of Hosts, restore us and shine your face and we shall be saved!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O LORD God of hosts, restore us; Cause Thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Turn us, O Lord God of hosts, and make thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hear Us, O Shepherd of Israel
18Then we will not turn away from You; revive us, and we will call on Your name. 19Restore us, O LORD God of Hosts; cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.

Cross References
2 Chronicles 7:14
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.

Numbers 6:25-26
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.’

Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.

Lamentations 5:21
Restore us to Yourself, O LORD, so we may return; renew our days as of old,

Hosea 6:1
Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds.

Jeremiah 31:18
I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God.

Isaiah 64:8-9
But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand. / Do not be angry, O LORD, beyond measure; do not remember our iniquity forever. Oh, look upon us, we pray; we are all Your people!

Daniel 9:17
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.

Isaiah 63:15-16
Look down from heaven and see, from Your holy and glorious habitation. Where are Your zeal and might? Your yearning and compassion for me are restrained. / Yet You are our Father, though Abraham does not know us and Israel does not acknowledge us. You, O LORD, are our Father; our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name.

Zechariah 1:3
So tell the people that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Return to Me, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will return to you, says the LORD of Hosts.’

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

2 Corinthians 3:16
But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

1 Peter 2:25
For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Luke 1:78-79
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.”


Treasury of Scripture

Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause your face to shine; and we shall be saved.

turn us

Psalm 80:3,7
Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved…

Jeremiah 3:22,23
Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD our God…

cause

Psalm 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.

Psalm 27:4,9
One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple…

Psalm 31:16
Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.

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Psalm 80
1. The psalmist in his prayer complains of the miseries of the church
8. God's former favors are turned into judgments
14. He prays for deliverance














Restore us, O LORD God of Hosts;
The plea for restoration is a recurring theme in the Psalms, reflecting Israel's desire for renewal and divine intervention. The title "LORD God of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and power over the heavenly armies, underscoring His ability to bring about restoration. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of Israel's cyclical pattern of sin, judgment, repentance, and restoration, as seen in the books of Judges and Kings. The call for restoration also foreshadows the ultimate restoration through Christ, who is seen as the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

cause Your face to shine upon us,
This phrase is reminiscent of the Aaronic blessing in Numbers 6:24-26, where the shining of God's face symbolizes His favor and presence. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a king's face shining upon someone indicated approval and blessing. The request for God's face to shine is a plea for His gracious attention and favor, which brings life and peace. This imagery is fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus, who is described as the light of the world (John 8:12), bringing God's presence and favor to humanity.

that we may be saved.
The desire for salvation is central to the psalmist's plea, reflecting a need for deliverance from distress or enemies. In the Old Testament context, salvation often referred to physical deliverance, but it also carried spiritual implications. This phrase points forward to the New Testament understanding of salvation through Jesus Christ, who provides ultimate deliverance from sin and death. The connection to salvation history is evident in the prophetic writings, where the Messiah is depicted as the one who brings salvation to God's people (Isaiah 53).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Asaph
The author of Psalm 80, 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.

2. Israel
The nation of Israel is the primary subject of this psalm, representing God's chosen people who are seeking restoration and salvation.

3. LORD God of Hosts
This title emphasizes God's sovereignty and power over the heavenly armies, highlighting His ability to protect and restore His people.

4. Face of God
A metaphor for God's favor and presence. In Hebrew culture, the shining of God's face signifies His blessing and approval.

5. Restoration
The central theme of the psalm, reflecting Israel's desire for spiritual renewal and deliverance from their current distress.
Teaching Points
The Need for Restoration
Recognize our need for spiritual renewal and restoration in our personal lives and communities.

Seeking God's Favor
Understand the importance of seeking God's face, which symbolizes His presence and favor, in our daily walk with Him.

God's Sovereignty and Power
Trust in the LORD God of Hosts, acknowledging His supreme authority and ability to save and restore us.

Repentance and Humility
Embrace a posture of repentance and humility, acknowledging our dependence on God for salvation and restoration.

Hope in God's Salvation
Hold onto the hope of salvation, knowing that God's desire is to restore and save His people.(19) Turn us.--By a fine gradation in the style of the address to God, the refrain has at last reached its full tone, expressive of the completest trust--

"God's ways seem dark, but soon or late

They touch the shining hills of day.

The evil cannot brook delay;

The good can well afford to wait."

WHITTIER.

Verse 19. - Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall he saved. The psalm is closed by the refrain in its third and most perfect form. First we had, "Turn us again, O God" (ver. 3); then, "Turn us again, O God of hosts" (ver. 7); now, "Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts" - the appeal to God continually increasing in intensity. Having made his third appeal by the covenant Name, the psalmist seems to feel that he has done all that he can, and desists.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Restore us,
הֲשִׁיבֵ֑נוּ (hă·šî·ḇê·nū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common plural
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

O LORD
יְה֘וָ֤ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

God
אֱלֹהִ֣ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of Hosts;
צְבָא֣וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

cause Your face
פָּ֝נֶ֗יךָ (pā·ne·ḵā)
Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

to shine upon us,
הָאֵ֥ר (hā·’êr)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 215: To be or become light

that we may be saved.
וְנִוָּשֵֽׁעָה׃ (wə·niw·wā·šê·‘āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor


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