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The Withdrawn Protection
Commentators explain that the 'broken walls' symbolize God withdrawing His divine protection. Just as a vineyard's walls keep out wild animals and thieves, God's presence secures His people. The psalmist's question is a lament over feeling exposed and vulnerable to enemies because God, the divine gardener, seems to have removed His protective care.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 80:12
18th Century
Theologian
Why hast thou then broken down her hedges?—Why have you dealt with your people as one would with a vineyard who should break down a…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 80:12
19th Century
Bishop
Pluck. —For the same image of the broken fence, and the fruit gathered by the passersby, see Psalms 89:40-41.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 80:8–15
19th Century
Preacher
Notice how a soul, in deep distress, usually gets to God. Under some aspect or other, by some way or another, the heart gropes its way until it fin…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 80:12
16th Century
Theologian
Why then hast thou broken down its hedges? This is the application of the analogy, for nothing seems more inconsistent than that God shoul…
John Gill
On Psalms 80:12
17th Century
Pastor
Why hast thou then broken down her hedges
After having done all this for her; which signifies the Lord's removing hi…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 80:8–16
17th Century
Minister
The church is represented as a vine and a vineyard. The root of this vine is Christ; the branches are believers. The church is like a vine, needing…