Psalms 79:11

Let the cry of the prisoner come before you; with your strong arm make free the children of death;

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;

In Context

10Why may the nations say, Where is their God? Let payment for the blood of your servants be made openly among the nations before our eyes.

12And give punishment seven times over into the breast of our neighbours for the bitter words which they have said against you, O Lord.

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Cross References

Numbers 14:17So now, may my prayer come before you, and let the power of the Lord be great, as you said:

Psalms 69:33\69:32\The poor will see it and be glad: you who are lovers of God, let your hearts have life.

Psalms 102:21\102:20\Hearing the cry of the prisoner, making free those for whom death is ordered;

Isaiah 33:2O Lord, have mercy on us; for we have been waiting for your help: be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of trouble.

Matthew 6:13And let us not be put to the test, but keep us safe from the Evil One.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 79:7-13

Petitions for Succor and Relief; Petitions for Deliverance. 6 Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name. 7 For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place. 8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. 9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake. 10 Wherefore should the… Read the whole commentary →

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