Psalm 80:17

Translations

Modern

Let Your hand be upon the man at Your right hand, on the son of man You have raised up for Yourself.

Traditional

Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself.

Literal

Let Your hand be upon the man of Your right hand, upon the son of man You made strong for Yourself.

Latin

Fiat manus tua super virum dexteræ tuæ, et super filium hominis quem confirmasti tibi.

Original

Hebrew

English

Let Your hand be upon the man at Your right hand, on the son of man You have raised up for Yourself.

Notes

Psalms 80:17

The son God chose was probably the northern kingdom of Israel. But it may also refer to the king from David’s line (Psalm 110:1).

Psalms 80:16–19

The community prays for God to change their desperate situation and restore them. They are still the Lord’s chosen people.

Psalms 80:1–19

This psalm of lament may come from the remnant (the small group that survived) of the northern kingdom after it fell in 722 BC. The people call on God as their Shepherd and as the God of Hosts (a title that describes God as the ruler over the armies of heaven). They hope that he will return to them and restore them.

They remember the Exodus and their special relationship with the Lord. The psalm ends with a promise of renewed commitment to him (Psalm 80:18).

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Presence in the Psalms Salvation in the Psalms

Related verses

Daniel 7:13–14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.
Psalm 110:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
Psalm 89:21
My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him.
Psalm 80:15
…the root Your right hand has planted, the son You have raised up for Yourself.
Isaiah 53:5
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.
John 5:21–29
For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.

Glossary

Asaph Imprecatory Psalms Music Presence of God Psalms, Book of Shoshannim, Shoshannim-Eduth

Topics

Backsliders: Return of Church: Backslidden Hand: Place of Honor Intercession: Exemplified Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour

Psalm 80:17

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