Psalms 80:9 cpdv — My people, listen and I will call you to testify. If, O Israel, you will pay heed to me,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"My people, listen and I will call you to testify. If, O Israel, you will pay heed to me, "

— Psalms 80:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 80 — Context

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He set it as a testimony with Joseph, when he went out of the land of Egypt. He heard a tongue that he did not know.

7

He turned the burdens away from his back. His hands had been a slave to baskets.

8

You called upon me in tribulation, and I freed you. I heard you within the hidden tempest. I tested you with waters of contradiction.

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My people, listen and I will call you to testify. If, O Israel, you will pay heed to me,

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then there will be no new god among you, nor will you adore a foreign god.

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For I am the Lord your God, who led you out of the land of Egypt. Widen your mouth, and I will fill it.

12

But my people did not hear my voice, and Israel was not attentive to me.

Psalms 80:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 80:9 say?
Psalms 80:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “My people, listen and I will call you to testify. If, O Israel, you will pay heed to me, ”
Where is Psalms 80:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 80:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 80, verse 9.
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 80:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 80:9 in?
Psalms 80:9 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 80:9?
Psalms 80:9 reads (CPDV): “My people, listen and I will call you to testify. If, O Israel, you will pay heed to me, ” 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.
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