Psalms 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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 80:1

BSB

For the choirmaster. To the tune of "The Lilies of the Covenant." A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth

AKJV

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you that lead Joseph like a flock; you that dwell between the cherubim, shine forth.

CPDV

Unto the end. For those who will be changed. The testimony of Asaph. A Psalm. The One who reigns over Israel: Be attentive. For you lead Joseph like a sheep. The One who sits upon the cherubim: Shine forth

ERV

For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim Eduth. A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that sittest upon the cherubim, shine forth.

NHEB

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "The Lilies of the Covenant." A Psalm by Asaph. Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock, you who sit above the cherubim, shine forth.

SMT

To the overseer for the lilies of the testimonies; to Asaph a chanting. O thou feeding Israel, give ear, guiding Joseph as sheep; thou dwelling in the cherubs, shine forth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 80:1

TothechiefMusicianH5329VerbuponShoshannimeduthH7802Noun MasculineAPsalmH4210Noun MasculineofAsaphH623Proper Name MasculineGiveearH238VerbOShepherdH7462VerbofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinethouthatleadestH5090Verb JosephH3130Proper Name MasculinelikeaflockH6629Noun FemininethouthatdwellestH3427VerbbetweenthecherubimsH3742Noun MasculineshineforthH3313Verb

Commentary for Psalms 80:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 80:1

Summary

Shepherd guide, rescue dispersed northern tribes

Place

Israel

Event

Petition for tribal gathering

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC