Psalms 79:11

Let the groaning of the prisoner come before Thee; according to the greatness of Thy power set free those that are appointed to death;

JPS TaNaKH 1917

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

10Wherefore should the nations say: 'Where is their God?' Let the avenging of Thy servants' blood that is shed be made known among the nations in our sight.

12And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached Thee, O Lord.

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Cross References

Numbers 14:17And now, I pray Thee, let the power of the Lord be great, according as Thou hast spoken, saying:

Psalms 69:33(69-34) For the LORD hearkeneth unto the needy, and despiseth not His prisoners.

Psalms 102:21(102-22) That men may tell of the name of the LORD in Zion, and His praise in Jerusalem;

Isaiah 33:2O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for Thee; be Thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.

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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