World English Bible
Psalms 79:7
“For they have devoured Jacob, and destroyed his homeland.”
Verse in context — Psalms 79
5
How long, Yahweh? Will you be angry forever? Will your jealousy burn like fire?
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Pour out your wrath on the nations that don't know you; on the kingdoms that don't call on your name;
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For they have devoured Jacob, and destroyed his homeland.
8
Don't hold the iniquities of our forefathers against us. Let your tender mercies speedily meet us, for we are in desperate need.
9
Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name's sake.
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