Psalm 79 :: New International Version (NIV)

Psa 79:1

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

Psa 79:2

Psa 79:2They 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.

Psa 79:3

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

Psa 79:4

Psa 79:4We are objects of contempt to our neighbors, of scorn and derision to those around us.

Psa 79:5

Psa 79:5How long, LORD? Will you be angry forever? How long will your jealousy burn like fire?

Psa 79:6

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

Psa 79:7

Psa 79:7for they have devoured Jacob and devastated his homeland.

Psa 79:8

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

Psa 79:9

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

Psa 79:10

Psa 79:10Why 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.

Psa 79:11

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

Psa 79:12

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

Psa 79:13

Psa 79:13Then 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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