Psalms 79:10

Thou madest a way before it, 1 And didst cause its roots to strike, and the land was filled with it. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed.

In Context

9Thou hast transplanted a vine out of Egypt: 1 Thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it. 1

11Its shadow covered the mountains, 1 And its shoots equaled the goodly cedars. 1

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Cross References

Exodus 7:5And all the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, stretching out my hand upon Egypt, and I will bring out the children of Israel out of the midst of them.

Psalms 9:16The heathen are caught in the destruction which they planned: 1 In the very snare which they hid is their foot taken. 1

Psalms 42:4And I will go in to the altar of God, 1 To God who gladdens my youth: 1 I will give thanks to thee on the harp, O God, my God. 1

Psalms 115:2And I said in mine amazement, 1 Every man is a liar. 1

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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