Psalms 79:11

May the groans of the captives reach You; by the strength of Your arm preserve those condemned to death.

Berean Standard Bible

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 should the nations ask, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations Your vengeance for the bloodshed of Your servants.

12Pay back into the laps of our neighbors sevenfold the reproach they hurled at You, O Lord.

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Cross References

Numbers 14:17So now I pray, may the power of my Lord be magnified, just as You have declared:

Psalms 69:33For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.

Psalms 102:21that they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem,

Isaiah 33:2O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble.

Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us 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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