PSALM—NOTE ON Psalms 80:16 The final stanza continues the vine imagery from the previous section, describing the terrible deeds of the Gentile invaders: they have burned it (the vine) with fire; they have cut it down. For such an outrage against God’s own plant, may they perish at the rebuke of your face! The terms in v. Psalms 80:17, the man of your right hand and the son of man, probably refer to the people of Israel. Israel as a whole pledges itself to God. If he will let his hand be on Israel (that is, use his power on their behalf), then Israel will not turn back (again) from God and will call upon his name, that is, will exercise true faithfulness.

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