Psalms 79:8
Do not remember against us our ancestors’ sins; O meet us soon with your pity, for utterly weak are we.
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7For Jacob they devoured, they have desolated his home.
Cross References
Genesis 15:16In the fourth generation they return here again; for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet full.”
Psalms 21:3You came to meet him with rich blessings, you set on his head a golden crown.
Psalms 69:16Answer me, Lord, in your gracious kindness, turn to me in your great compassion.
Psalms 116:6The Lord preserves the simple; when I was drooping, he saved me.
Psalms 142:6Attend to my piercing cry, for very weak am I. Save me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me.
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 →