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Psalms
79
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1
[A psalm by Asaph.] O God, the nations have invaded the land that belongs to you. They have dishonored your holy temple. They have left Jerusalem in ruins.
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Psalms
79
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2
They have given the dead bodies of your servants to the birds for food. They have given the flesh of your godly ones to the animals.
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Psalms
79
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3
They have shed the blood of your people around Jerusalem as though it were water. There is no one to bury your people.
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Psalms
79
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4
We have become a disgrace to our neighbors, an object of ridicule and contempt to those around us.
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Psalms
79
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5
How long, O LORD? Will you remain angry forever? Will your fury continue to burn like fire?
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Psalms
79
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6
Pour your fury on the nations that do not know you, on the kingdoms that have not called you.
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Psalms
79
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7
They have devoured Jacob. They have destroyed his home.
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Psalms
79
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8
Do not hold the crimes of our ancestors against us. Reach out to us soon with your compassion, because we are helpless.
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Psalms
79
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9
Help us, O God, our savior, for the glory of your name. Rescue us, and forgive our sins for the honor of your name.
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Psalms
79
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10
Why should the nations [be allowed to] say, "Where is their God?" Let us watch as the nations learn that there is punishment for shedding the blood of your servants.
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Psalms
79
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11
Let the groans of prisoners come into your presence. With your powerful arm rescue those who are condemned to death.
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Psalms
79
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12
Pay each one of our neighbors back with seven times the number of insults they used to insult you, O Lord.
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Psalms
79
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13
Then we, your people, the flock in your pasture, will give thanks to you forever. We will praise you throughout every generation.