Psalms 79:11

Let the groaning of the prisoner come in before Thee, According to the greatness of Thine arm, Leave Thou the sons of death.

Young's Literal Translation

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 do the nations say, 'Where [is] their God?' Let be known among the nations before our eyes, The vengeance of the blood of Thy servants that is shed.

12And turn Thou back to our neighbours, Sevenfold unto their bosom, their reproach, Wherewith they reproached Thee, O Lord.

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Cross References

Numbers 14:17'And now, let, I pray Thee, the power of my Lord be great, as Thou hast spoken, saying:

Psalms 69:33For Jehovah hearkeneth unto the needy, And His bound ones He hath not despised.

Psalms 102:21To declare in Zion the name of Jehovah, And His praise in Jerusalem,

Isaiah 33:2O Jehovah, favour us, for thee we have waited, Be their arm, in the mornings, Yea, our salvation in time of adversity.

Matthew 6:13'And mayest Thou not lead us to temptation, but deliver us from the evil, because Thine is the reign, and the power, and the glory — to the ages. 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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