Psalms 79:8
O God of hosts, convert us. And reveal your face, and we will be saved.
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In Context
7You have set us as a contradiction to our neighbors. And our enemies have ridiculed us.
9You have transferred a vineyard from Egypt. You have cast out the Gentiles, and planted it.
Cross References
Genesis 15:16But in the fourth generation, they will return here. For the iniquities of the Amorites are not yet completed, even to this present time.”
Deuteronomy 28:43The new arrival who lives with you in the land will ascend over you, and be higher. But you will descend, and be lower.
Psalms 21:3My God, I will cry out by day, and you will not heed, and by night, and it will not be foolishness for me.
Psalms 142:6I have extended my hands to you. My soul is like a land without water before you.
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 →