Psalms 79:11

May the groans of the prisoner come before you; free the children of death by your mighty arm.

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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?” Let revenge for the outpoured blood of your servants be shown on the heathen before our eyes.

12Pay our neighbors back sevenfold for the scorn they have heaped upon you, O Lord.

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Cross References

Psalms 69:33For the Lord listens to the poor, he does not despise his prisoners.

Psalms 102:21that people may recount the Lord’s fame in Zion, and the praise of him in Jerusalem,

Matthew 6:13and take 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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