Psalms 79:8
O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.
King James Version
In Context
7For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.
Cross References
Genesis 15:16But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.
Deuteronomy 28:43The stranger that is within thee shall get up above thee very high; and thou shalt come down very low.
Psalms 21:3For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.
Psalms 69:16Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.
Psalms 116:6The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
Psalms 142:6Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
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 →