Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You have fed them with the bread of tears; you have made them drink tears by the bowlful. New Living Translation You have fed us with sorrow and made us drink tears by the bucketful. English Standard Version You have fed them with the bread of tears and given them tears to drink in full measure. Berean Standard Bible You fed them with the bread of tears and made them drink the full measure of their tears. King James Bible Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure. New King James Version You have fed them with the bread of tears, And given them tears to drink in great measure. New American Standard Bible You have fed them with the bread of tears, And You have made them drink tears in large measure. NASB 1995 You have fed them with the bread of tears, And You have made them to drink tears in large measure. NASB 1977 Thou hast fed them with the bread of tears, And Thou hast made them to drink tears in large measure. Legacy Standard Bible You have fed them with the bread of tears, And You have made them to drink tears in large measure. Amplified Bible You have fed them the bread of tears, And You have made them drink [bitter] tears in abundance. Christian Standard Bible You fed them the bread of tears and gave them a full measure of tears to drink. Holman Christian Standard Bible You fed them the bread of tears and gave them a full measure of tears to drink. American Standard Version Thou hast fed them with the bread of tears, And given them tears to drink in large measure. Contemporary English Version You gave us tears for food, and you made us drink them by the bowlful. English Revised Version Thou hast fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in large measure. GOD'S WORD® Translation You made them eat tears as food. You often made them drink [their own] tears. Good News Translation You have given us sorrow to eat, a large cup of tears to drink. International Standard Version You fed them tears as their food, and caused them to drink a full measure of tears. NET Bible You have given them tears as food; you have made them drink tears by the measure. New Heart English Bible You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in large measure. Webster's Bible Translation Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou fed them with the bread of tears and made them drink the full measure of their tears. World English Bible You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in large measure. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou have caused them to eat bread of tears, "" And cause them to drink "" With tears a third time. Young's Literal Translation Thou hast caused them to eat bread of tears, And causest them to drink With tears a third time. Smith's Literal Translation Thou gavest them to eat the bread of tears, and thou wilt give them to drink in tears by measure. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHow long wilt thou feed us with the bread of tears: and give us for our drink tears in measure? Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You have fed them the bread of tears, made them drink tears in great measure. New Revised Standard Version You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in full measure. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You fed them bread with tears and you made them drink with tears. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou hast fed them with the bread of tears, And given them tears to drink in large measure. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou wilt feed us with bread of tears; and wilt cause us to drink tears by measure. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hear Us, O Shepherd of Israel…4O LORD God of Hosts, how long will Your anger smolder against the prayers of Your people? 5You fed them with the bread of tears and made them drink the full measure of their tears. 6You make us contend with our neighbors; our enemies mock us.… Cross References Isaiah 63:9-10 In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. / But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them. Lamentations 3:32-33 Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men. Jeremiah 31:18-20 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. / After I returned, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’ / Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD. Hosea 11:8-9 How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred! / I will not execute the full fury of My anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not man—the Holy One among you—and I will not come in wrath. Isaiah 64:9-12 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! / Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation. / Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins. ... Jeremiah 14:17-18 You are to speak this word to them: ‘My eyes overflow with tears; day and night they do not cease, for the virgin daughter of my people has been shattered by a crushing blow, a severely grievous wound. / If I go out to the country, I see those slain by the sword; if I enter the city, I see those ravaged by famine! For both prophet and priest travel to a land they do not know.’” Lamentations 2:11-12 My eyes fail from weeping; I am churning within. My heart is poured out in grief over the destruction of the daughter of my people, because children and infants faint in the streets of the city. / They cry out to their mothers: “Where is the grain and wine?” as they faint like the wounded in the streets of the city, as their lives fade away in the arms of their mothers. Ezekiel 24:16-18 “Son of man, behold, I am about to take away the desire of your eyes with a fatal blow. But you must not mourn or weep or let your tears flow. / Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.” / So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And the next morning I did as I had been commanded. Job 9:16-18 If I summoned Him and He answered me, I do not believe He would listen to my voice. / For He would crush me with a tempest and multiply my wounds without cause. / He does not let me catch my breath, but overwhelms me with bitterness. Isaiah 42:24-25 Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? They were unwilling to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. / So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart. Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Luke 19:41-44 As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it / and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes. / For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. ... Hebrews 12:5-11 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ... Revelation 3:19 Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. / For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. Treasury of Scripture You feed them with the bread of tears; and give them tears to drink in great measure. Psalm 42:3 My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? Psalm 102:9 For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping, Job 6:7 The things that my soul refused to touch are as my sorrowful meat. Jump to Previous Bowlful Bread Caused Causest Drink Eat Fed Feedest Food Full Givest Great Large Measure Sorrow Tears Third Time WeepingJump to Next Bowlful Bread Caused Causest Drink Eat Fed Feedest Food Full Givest Great Large Measure Sorrow Tears Third Time WeepingPsalm 80 1. The psalmist in his prayer complains of the miseries of the church8. God's former favors are turned into judgments 14. He prays for deliverance You fed them with the bread of tears This phrase suggests a period of intense sorrow and suffering for the people of Israel. The "bread of tears" symbolizes sustenance that is filled with grief, indicating that their daily life is consumed by sadness. In the historical context, this could refer to times of national distress, such as the Babylonian exile, when the Israelites faced the consequences of their disobedience to God. The imagery of tears as bread highlights the depth of their lamentation, as bread is a basic necessity, suggesting that their sorrow is as constant and essential as their daily food. This phrase can be connected to Lamentations 3:19-20, where the prophet Jeremiah speaks of his affliction and bitterness. It also foreshadows the suffering of Christ, who is described as a man of sorrows in Isaiah 53:3. and made them drink the full measure of their tears Persons / Places / Events 1. AsaphThe author of Psalm 80, Asaph was a prominent Levite singer and seer in David's court. He is known for his role in leading worship and composing psalms. 2. Israel The nation of Israel is the primary subject of this psalm. The psalm is a communal lament, reflecting the struggles and suffering of the people. 3. God The psalm addresses God directly, acknowledging His sovereignty and seeking His intervention in the midst of Israel's distress. 4. Tears Symbolic of deep sorrow and suffering, tears in this context represent the emotional and spiritual anguish of the people. 5. Bread and Drink These elements are typically associated with sustenance and provision, but here they are metaphorically used to describe the overwhelming sorrow experienced by Israel. Teaching Points Understanding Divine DisciplineGod sometimes allows His people to experience sorrow as a form of discipline or correction. This is not out of cruelty but out of a desire to bring them back to Himself. The Role of Lament in Faith Lament is a valid and important expression of faith. It allows believers to bring their deepest pains and questions before God, trusting in His ultimate goodness and sovereignty. Hope in Restoration Even in the midst of tears, there is hope for restoration. God's character is one of mercy and compassion, and He desires to restore His people. Community in Suffering The communal nature of this lament reminds us of the importance of supporting one another in times of distress. We are called to bear each other's burdens. Prayer as a Response to Suffering In times of sorrow, turning to God in prayer is a powerful response. It acknowledges our dependence on Him and invites His intervention in our circumstances. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 80What is the Bible's perspective on pain? 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? In Job 33:19-20, how can physical suffering sent by God be reconciled with current medical understanding and treatments? What does the Bible mention about a full moon?(5) Bread of tears.--See Psalm 42:3. In great measure.--Heb., shalish, i.e., a third part. (Comp. Isaiah 40:12, Margin.) Probably meaning a third part of an ephah. (See Exodus 16:36; Isaiah 5:10, LXX.) But here evidently used in a general way, as we say "a peck of troubles." Verse 5. - Thou feedest them with the bread of tears (comp. Psalm 42:2, "My tears have been my meat day and night"). And givest them tears to drink in great measure; or, and givest them to drink a copious draught of tears; literally, shalish is a measure of capacity, probably the third part of an ephah (see Isaiah 40:12).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You fed themהֶ֭אֱכַלְתָּם (he·’ĕ·ḵal·tām) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat with the bread לֶ֣חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain of tears דִּמְעָ֑ה (dim·‘āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1832: Tears (of one weeping) and made them drink וַ֝תַּשְׁקֵ֗מוֹ (wat·taš·qê·mōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 8248: To quaff, to irrigate, furnish a, potion to their full measure שָׁלִֽישׁ׃ (šā·lîš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7991: A triple, a triangle, a three-fold measure, a general of the third rank of tears. בִּדְמָע֥וֹת (biḏ·mā·‘ō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1832: Tears (of one weeping) Links Psalm 80:5 NIVPsalm 80:5 NLT Psalm 80:5 ESV Psalm 80:5 NASB Psalm 80:5 KJV Psalm 80:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 80:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 80:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 80:5 French Bible Psalm 80:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 80:5 You have fed them with the bread (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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