The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 80:3

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Turn us again, O God; or, restore us—"bring us back"—i.e. bring those of us who are in exile (2 Kings 15:29) back to our country. And cause thy face to shine (comp. Numbers 6:25; Psalms 31:16; Psalms 67:1).

The metaphor scarcely needs explanation. And we shall be saved. If thou lookest upon us with favour, our salvation is assured.

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