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Psalm 79 :: New International Version (NIV)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:1 - A psalm of Asaph. O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple, they have reduced Jerusalem to rubble.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:2 - They have left the dead bodies of your servants as food for the birds of the sky, the flesh of your own people for the animals of the wild.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:3 - They have poured out blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there is no one to bury the dead.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:4 - We are objects of contempt to our neighbors, of scorn and derision to those around us.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:5 - How long, LORD? Will you be angry forever? How long will your jealousy burn like fire?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:6 - Pour out your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge you, on the kingdoms that do not call on your name;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:7 - for they have devoured Jacob and devastated his homeland.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:8 - Do not hold against us the sins of past generations; may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:9 - Help us, God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name’s sake.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:10 - Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations that you avenge the outpoured blood of your servants.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:11 - May the groans of the prisoners come before you; with your strong arm preserve those condemned to die.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:12 - Pay back into the laps of our neighbors seven times the contempt they have hurled at you, Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:13 - Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will praise you forever; from generation to generation we will proclaim your praise.
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