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Psalms 80:18

Psalms 80:18
So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts,.... This is a repetition of Psa 80:3, in which may be observed an increase of the names or titles of the Divine Being: in Psa 80:3, it is only "O God"; in Psa 80:7…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

So will not we go back from thee - That is, if thou wilt thus interpose; if thou wilt deliver the nation; if thou wilt help him whom thou hast placed over it, giving him wisdom and valor, we will…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 80:8-19

The psalmist is here presenting his suit for the Israel of God, and pressing it home at the throne of grace, pleading with God for mercy and grace for them. The church is here represented as a vine…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

So shall we not go back from thee (R.V.), bound to Thee by a fresh tie of allegiance. quicken us The restoration of our national life (Hos 6:2) will evoke a fresh response of grateful praise.