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Psalms 80:18

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 80:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “So shall we not go back from thee: Quicken thou us, and we will call upon thy name.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

So shall we not go back from thee: Quicken thou us, and we will call upon thy name.
Psalms 80:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 80

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15And the stock which thy right hand planted, And the branch that thou madest strong for thyself.
16It is burned with fire, it is cut down: They perish at the rebuke of thy countenance.
17Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, Upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself.
18So shall we not go back from thee: Quicken thou us, and we will call upon thy name.
19Turn us again, O Jehovah God of hosts; Cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved. Psalm 81 For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. [A Psalm] of Asaph.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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 hereafter be obedient to thy law; we will not apostatize from thee. It is a solemn promise or pledge of future obedience made by the psalmist as expressing the purpose of the people if God would be merciful and would withdraw his judgments; a pledge proper in itself, and often made by the Hebrew people only to be disregarded; a pledge proper for all who are in affliction, and often made in such circumstances, but, as in the case of the Hebrews, often made only to be forgotten. Quicken us -…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Go back - Revolt from thee to idolatry or wickedness. Quicken - Revive and restore us to our tranquility. Next: Psalms Chapter 81”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“So will: Psa 79:13; Joh 6:66-69; Heb 10:38, Heb 10:39 quicken: Psa 85:6, Psa 119:25, Psa 119:37, Psa 119:40, Psa 119:107, Psa 119:154, Psa 119:156; Sol 1:4; Phi 2:12, Phi 2:13; Eph 2:1-5 Psalms 80:19”
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