Psalms 79:8
Do not remember against us former iniquities,—Haste thee, let thy compassions, come to meet us, For we have been brought very low!
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
7For he hath devoured Jacob,—And, his dwelling-place, have they laid waste.
Cross References
Genesis 15:16And, in the fourth generation, shall they return hither,—for not complete, is the iniquity of the Amorites, as yet,
Deuteronomy 28:43The sojourner who is in thy midst, shall mount up above thee higher and higher,—whereas, thou, shalt come down lower and lower:
Psalms 21:3For thou wilt come to meet him, with the blessings of goodness, Thou wilt set on his head, a crown of pure gold.
Psalms 69:16Answer me, O Yahweh, for good is thy lovingkindness, According to the abounding of thy compassions, turn thou towards me:
Psalms 116:6Yahweh, preserveth the simple, I was brought low, when, to me, he granted salvation.
Psalms 142:6Attend thou unto my loud cry, for I am brought very low,—Rescue me from my pursuers, 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 →