Psalm 80 presents a plea for God to restore Israel. The psalm uses the metaphor of a grapevine that God brought from Egypt and planted, but which is now being attacked and devoured. The speaker begs God to turn back to them, display his power, and rescue them from their enemies and sorrow, expressing the belief that only God's favor will bring salvation. The psalm also asks how long God will remain angry with their prayers and promises to never abandon him again if he revives them.