Psalms 79:11

Let the cry of the prisoner come before thee! According to the greatness of thy power preserve those that are appointed to die!

Noyes 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 say, “Where is their God?” May the revenging of the blood of thy servants, which hath been shed, Be manifested among the nations before our eyes!

12And return sevenfold into our neighbors' bosoms The reproach with which they have reproached thee, O Lord!

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Cross References

Psalms 69:33For the LORD heareth the poor, And despiseth not his people in their bonds.

Psalms 102:21That they may declare the name of Jehovah in Zion, And his praise in Jerusalem,

Isaiah 33:2O Jehovah, have mercy upon us! in thee do we trust; Be thou our strength every morning, Our salvation in the time of trouble.

Matthew 6:13and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

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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