Psalms 80:2 bbe — Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, let your strength be awake from sleep, and come as our salvation.

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"Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, let your strength be awake from sleep, and come as our salvation."

— Psalms 80:2, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 80 — Context

Give ear, O Keeper of Israel, guiding Joseph like a flock; you who have your seat on the winged ones, let your glory be seen.

Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, let your strength be awake from sleep, and come as our salvation.

Take us back again, O God; let us see the shining of your face, and let us be safe.

O Lord God of armies, how long will your wrath be burning against the rest of your people?

You have given them the bread of weeping for food; for their drink you have given them sorrow in great measure.

Psalms 80:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 80:2 say?

Psalms 80:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, let your strength be awake from sleep, and come as our salvation.”

Where is Psalms 80:2 in the Bible?

Psalms 80:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 80, verse 2.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 80:2.

What translation should I read Psalms 80:2 in?

Psalms 80:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 80:2?

Psalms 80:2 reads (BBE): “Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, let your strength be awake from sleep, and come as our salvation.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 80:2 bbe — Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, let your strength be awake from sleep, and come as our salvation.

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