Psalms 79:11

Let the sighing of the prisoner come before you. According to the greatness of your power, preserve those who are sentenced to death.

World English 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?” Let it be known among the nations, before our eyes, that vengeance for your servants’ blood is being poured out.

12Pay back to our neighbors seven times into their bosom their reproach with which they have reproached you, Lord.

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Cross References

Numbers 14:17Now please let the power of the Lord be great, according as you have spoken, saying,

Psalms 69:33For the LORD hears the needy, and doesn’t despise his captive people.

Psalms 102:21that men may declare the LORD’s name in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem,

Isaiah 33:2LORD, be gracious to us. We have waited for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.

Matthew 6:13Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.’

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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