Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Why have you broken down its walls so that all who pass by pick its grapes? New Living Translation But now, why have you broken down our walls so that all who pass by may steal our fruit? English Standard Version Why then have you broken down its walls, so that all who pass along the way pluck its fruit? Berean Standard Bible Why have You broken down its walls, so that all who pass by pick its fruit? King James Bible Why hast thou then broken down her hedges, so that all they which pass by the way do pluck her? New King James Version Why have You broken down her hedges, So that all who pass by the way pluck her fruit? New American Standard Bible Why have You broken down its hedges, So that all who pass that way pick its fruit? NASB 1995 Why have You broken down its hedges, So that all who pass that way pick its fruit? NASB 1977 Why hast Thou broken down its hedges, So that all who pass that way pick its fruit? Legacy Standard Bible Why have You broken down its hedges, So that all who pass that way pick its fruit? Amplified Bible Why have You broken down its walls and hedges, So that all who pass by pick its fruit? Christian Standard Bible Why have you broken down its walls so that all who pass by pick its fruit? Holman Christian Standard Bible Why have You broken down its walls so that all who pass by pick its fruit? American Standard Version Why hast thou broken down its walls, So that all they that pass by the way do pluck it? Contemporary English Version Our Lord, why have you torn down the wall from around the vineyard? You let everyone who walks by pick the grapes. English Revised Version Why hast thou broken down her fences, so that all they which pass by the way do pluck her? GOD'S WORD® Translation Why did you break down the stone fences around this vine? All who pass by are picking its fruit. Good News Translation Why did you break down the fences around it? Now anyone passing by can steal its grapes; International Standard Version Why did you break down its walls so that those who pass by pluck its fruits? Majority Standard Bible Why have You broken down its walls, so that all who pass by pick its fruit? NET Bible Why did you break down its walls, so that all who pass by pluck its fruit? New Heart English Bible Why have you broken down its walls, so that all those who pass by the way pluck it? Webster's Bible Translation Why hast thou then broke down her hedges, so that all they who pass by the way do pluck her? World English Bible Why have you broken down its walls, so that all those who pass by the way pluck it? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhy have You broken down its hedges, "" And everyone passing by the way has plucked it? Young's Literal Translation Why hast Thou broken down its hedges, And all passing by the way have plucked it? Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore didst thou break down her walls, and all passing by the way plucked her? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhy hast thou broken down the hedge thereof, so that all they who pass by the way do pluck it? Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Why have you broken down its walls, so that all who pass along the way pluck its fruit? New Revised Standard Version Why then have you broken down its walls, so that all who pass along the way pluck its fruit? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhy hast thou then broken down its hedges, so that all they who pass by the way tread over it? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Why have you broken down its hedge and all those passing by the way have trampled it? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Why hast Thou broken down her fences, So that all they that pass by the way do pluck her? Brenton Septuagint Translation Wherefore hast thou broken down its hedge, while all that pass by the way pluck it? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hear Us, O Shepherd of Israel…11It sent out its branches to the Sea, and its shoots toward the River. 12Why have You broken down its walls, so that all who pass by pick its fruit? 13The boar from the forest ravages it, and the creatures of the field feed upon it.… Cross References Isaiah 5:5 Now I will tell you what I am about to do to My vineyard: I will take away its hedge, and it will be consumed; I will tear down its wall, and it will be trampled. Jeremiah 12:10 Many shepherds have destroyed My vineyard; they have trampled My plot of ground. They have turned My pleasant field into a desolate wasteland. Matthew 21:33 Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. Mark 12:1 Then Jesus began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a wine vat, and built a watchtower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. Luke 20:9 Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time. Isaiah 5:1-2 I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! Ezekiel 19:10-14 Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of the abundant waters. / It had strong branches, fit for a ruler’s scepter. It towered high above the thick branches, conspicuous for its height and for its dense foliage. / But it was uprooted in fury, cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up its fruit. Its strong branches were stripped off and they withered; the fire consumed them. ... Hosea 2:6 Therefore, behold, I will hedge up her path with thorns; I will enclose her with a wall, so she cannot find her way. Isaiah 27:2-3 In that day: “Sing about a fruitful vineyard. / I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it; John 15:1-2 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. Romans 11:17-21 Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ... Matthew 21:41 “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end,” they replied, “and will rent out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him his share of the fruit at harvest time.” Mark 12:9 What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others. Luke 20:16 He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” And when the people heard this, they said, “May such a thing never happen!” Isaiah 32:13-14 and for the land of my people, overgrown with thorns and briers—even for every house of merriment in this city of revelry. / For the palace will be forsaken, the busy city abandoned. The hill and the watchtower will become caves forever—the delight of wild donkeys and a pasture for flocks— Treasury of Scripture Why have you then broken down her hedges, so that all they which pass by the way do pluck her? broken Psalm 89:40,41 Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin… Isaiah 5:5 And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; and break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down: Isaiah 18:5,6 For afore the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take away and cut down the branches… Jump to Previous Broke Broken Fences Fruit Grapes Hands Hedges Passing Pick Pluck Plucked Walls WayJump to Next Broke Broken Fences Fruit Grapes Hands Hedges Passing Pick Pluck Plucked Walls WayPsalm 80 1. The psalmist in his prayer complains of the miseries of the church8. God's former favors are turned into judgments 14. He prays for deliverance Why have You broken down its walls This phrase reflects a lament and a plea to God, questioning why He has allowed the protection of Israel, often symbolized by a vineyard, to be removed. In biblical times, walls were crucial for the protection of vineyards from wild animals and thieves. The breaking down of walls signifies vulnerability and exposure to danger. This imagery is consistent with the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where protection was contingent upon obedience (Deuteronomy 28:15-68). Theologically, it suggests a period of divine judgment or discipline, possibly due to the nation's unfaithfulness. This concept is echoed in Isaiah 5:5, where God speaks of removing the hedge of protection around His vineyard due to Israel's disobedience. so that all who pass by pick its fruit? Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is the one who has allowed the walls to be broken down. This reflects His sovereignty and control over the protection and judgment of His people. 2. Israel Represented metaphorically as a vineyard, Israel is the nation whose protective walls have been broken, leaving it vulnerable to external threats and exploitation. 3. Passersby These are the external forces or nations that take advantage of Israel's vulnerability, symbolized by picking its fruit. 4. Vineyard A metaphor for Israel, often used in the Old Testament to describe God's chosen people and their relationship with Him. 5. Walls Symbolic of protection and security, the walls represent God's provision and safeguarding of Israel, which have been removed due to their disobedience. Teaching Points God's Protection and JudgmentGod provides protection to His people, but persistent disobedience can lead to the removal of that protection as a form of judgment. The Consequences of Disobedience Just as Israel faced consequences for their unfaithfulness, believers today must be aware that turning away from God can lead to vulnerability and spiritual decline. The Importance of Spiritual Walls Building and maintaining spiritual walls through prayer, scripture, and community is essential for protection against spiritual attacks. God's Desire for Fruitfulness God desires His people to be fruitful, reflecting His character and love. When we stray, we risk losing the ability to bear good fruit. Restoration and Hope Even when walls are broken, God offers restoration to those who repent and return to Him, emphasizing His mercy and grace.(12) Pluck.--For the same image of the broken fence, and the fruit gathered by the passers by, see Psalm 89:40-41.Verse 12. - Why hast thou then broken down her hedges? or, her fences. Vineyards in the East were fenced round with walls (see Isaiah 5:5). So all they which pass by the way do pluck her; i.e. "pluck off her grapes" - ravage her and plunder her (comp. Psalm 89:40, 41). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whyלָ֭מָּה (lām·māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what have You broken down פָּרַ֣צְתָּ (pā·raṣ·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6555: To break through its walls, גְדֵרֶ֑יהָ (ḡə·ḏê·re·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1447: A circumvallation, an inclosure so that all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who pass by עֹ֥בְרֵי (‘ō·ḇə·rê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on pick its fruit? וְ֝אָר֗וּהָ (wə·’ā·rū·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | third person feminine singular Strong's 717: To gather, pluck Links Psalm 80:12 NIVPsalm 80:12 NLT Psalm 80:12 ESV Psalm 80:12 NASB Psalm 80:12 KJV Psalm 80:12 BibleApps.com Psalm 80:12 Biblia Paralela Psalm 80:12 Chinese Bible Psalm 80:12 French Bible Psalm 80:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 80:12 Why have you broken down its walls (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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