Psalms 80:12
Why hast thou then broken down her hedges, so that all they which pass by the way do pluck her?
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 80 connects to 7 cross-references. A lament of Asaph addressing the Shepherd of Israel who leads Joseph like a flock, appealing for restoration. The striking vine imagery describes Israel as a vine transplanted from Egypt that stretched to the sea and mountains but is now …
Other Translations
Why hast thou broken down its walls, So that all they that pass by the way do pluck it?
Why hast Thou broken down its hedges, And all passing by the way have plucked it?
Why are its walls broken down by your hands, so that all who go by may take its fruit?
Cross References
They shall be left together unto the fowls of the mountains, and to the beasts of the earth: and the …
For afore the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening in the flower, he shall …
And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the …
He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they …
All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin.
For the Lord hath turned away the excellency of Jacob, as the excellency of Israel: for the emptiers have emptied …