Psalms 79:10

Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” 1 May the blood of your servants that was shed 1 be avenged on the nations before our eyes. 1

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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

9Help us, God of our salvation, for the sake of the glory of your name; 1 save us and forgive our sins for your name's sake. 1

11May the groans of the prisoners come before you; 1 with the greatness of your power keep the children of death alive. 1

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Cross References

Exodus 7:5The Egyptians will know that I am Yahweh when I reach out with my hand on Egypt and bring out the Israelites from among them.”

Psalms 9:16Yahweh has made himself known; he has executed judgment; 1 the wicked is ensnared by his own actions. Selah 1

Psalms 42:4These things I call to mind as I pour out my soul: 1 how I went with the throng and led them to the house of God 1 with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude celebrating a festival. 1

Psalms 42:11Why are you bowed down, my soul? 1 Why are you upset within me? 1 Hope in God, for again I will praise him who is my salvation and my God.

Psalms 83:17May they be put to shame and be terrified forever; 1 may they perish in disgrace. 1

Psalms 115:2Why should the nations say, 1 “Where is their God?” 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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