Psalms 79:12
It extended its new branches even to the sea, and its new seedlings even to the river.
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In Context
11Its shadow covered the hills, and its branches covered the cedars of God.
13So then, why have you destroyed its walls, so that all those who pass by the way gather its grapes?
Cross References
Genesis 4:15And the Lord said to him: “By no means will it be so; rather, whoever would kill Cain, will be punished sevenfold.” And the Lord placed a seal upon Cain, so that anyone who found him would not put him to death.
Leviticus 26:28then I also will advance against you, with an opposing fury, and I will chastise you with seven plagues, because of your sins:
Psalms 74:10But I will announce it in every age. I will sing to the God of Jacob.
Isaiah 65:5They say: “Depart from me! Do not approach me, for you are unclean!” Such as these will be the smoke in my fury, a fire burning all day long.
Jeremiah 32:18You act with mercy a thousand-fold, but you repay the iniquity of the fathers into the sinews of their sons after them. The Lord of hosts is your name: most strong, great, and powerful!
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 →