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Psalms, 79

1. [Psalm Of Asaph] God, the pagans have invaded your heritage, they have defiled your holy temple, they have laid Jerusalem in ruins,

1. <A Psalm of Asaph.> O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps.

2. they have left the corpses of your servants as food for the birds of the air, the bodies of your faithful for the wild beasts.

2. The dead bodies of thy servants have they given [to be] meat unto the fowls of the heaven, the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth.

3. Around Jerusalem they have shed blood like water, leaving no one to bury them.

3. Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and [there was] none to bury [them].

4. We are the scorn of our neighbours, the butt and laughing-stock of those around us.

4. We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.

5. How long will you be angry, Yahweh? For ever? Is your jealousy to go on smouldering like a fire?

5. How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire?

6. Pour out your anger on the nations who do not acknowledge you, and on the kingdoms that do not call on your name;

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 devastated his home.

7. For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.

8. Do not count against us the guilt of former generations, in your tenderness come quickly to meet us, for we are utterly weakened;

8. O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.

9. help us, God our Saviour, for the glory of your name; Yahweh, wipe away our sins, rescue us for the sake of your name.

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. Why should the nations ask, 'Where is their God?' Let us see the nations suffer vengeance for shedding your servants' blood.

10. Wherefore should the heathen say, Where [is] their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight [by] the revenging of the blood of thy servants [which is] shed.

11. May the groans of the captive reach you, by your great strength save those who are condemned to death!

11. Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;

12. Repay our neighbours sevenfold for the insults they have levelled at you, Lord.

12. And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.

13. And we, your people, the flock that you pasture, will thank you for ever, will recite your praises from age to age.

13. So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations.



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79:1-4 - The psalmist laments the destruction of Jerusalem and the desecration of the temple by his enemies, crying out to God for justice. Israel's devastation is seen as a reflection of God's wrath over sin (see also 2 Kings 25:8-12 and Jeremiah 52:12-14).

79:5-7 - The psalmist cries out to God, asking how long His wrath will last and asking for divine justice to fall on Israel's enemies. This cry reveals a deep longing for deliverance and vengeance against the oppressors (see also Psalm 94:1-2 and Lamentations 5:20-22).

79:8-9 - The psalmist asks forgiveness for the people's sins and cries out for mercy and salvation. He recognizes that Israel's restoration depends on God's forgiveness and compassion (see also Daniel 9:16-19 and Psalm 130:3-4).

79:10-12 - There is a call for God to defend His name and avenge the spilled blood of His people, showing His enemies that He is the true God. The desire for divine justice is linked to the defense of God's honor (see also Deuteronomy 32:43 and Ezekiel 36:21-23).

79:13:00 - The psalmist promises that when they are delivered, the people will give thanks to God and praise Him forever. Gratitude and praise are appropriate responses to God's mercy and intervention (see also Psalm 50:14 and Hebrews 13:15).

Aiheeseen liittyvät säkeet Psalms, 79:

Psalm 79, by Asaph, is a lament for the destruction of Jerusalem. How do God's people respond to national disaster? This anguished text describes the desecration of the temple and pleads for divine vengeance against enemies. The psalm addresses themes of judgment, national repentance, and the restoration of God's honor. Psalm 79 offers a model for prayer in times of collective calamity. Ponder with us five biblical passages that echo the cry for national redemption in this moving psalm.

Lamentations 2:7: "The Lord rejected his altar and abandoned his sanctuary. He handed over the walls of his palaces into the hands of the enemy, who shouted victory in the temple of the Lord as if it were a feast day." - This verse from Lamentations reflects the same anguish over the destruction of the temple expressed in Psalm 79.

Daniel 9:16: "O Lord, as all your actions are righteous, turn away your wrath and your wrath from Jerusalem, your city, your holy mountain. Our sins and the iniquities of our ancestors have made Jerusalem and your people a mockery to all around us." - Daniel's prayer echoes the themes of Psalm 79, asking for mercy for Jerusalem.

Micah 4:11-12: "But now many nations have gathered against you. They say: 'May Jerusalem be desecrated, and our eyes delight in its ruin!' But they do not know the thoughts of the Lord, they do not understand his plan, he who gathered them together like sheaves for the threshing floor." - This prophecy reflects the situation of Jerusalem surrounded by enemies, as described in Psalm 79.

Revelation 6:10: "They cried out with a loud voice: 'How long, O holy and true Sovereign, will you wait to judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?'" - This cry for revenge in Revelation echoes the psalmist's plea in Psalm 79:10.

2 Thessalonians 1:6-8: "Indeed, it is right that God repays those who cause you trouble with tribulation, and gives relief to you who are being tribulated, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven, with his powerful angels, amidst flaming flames. He will punish those who do not know God and those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus." - This passage reflects the theme of divine judgment against God's enemies present in Psalm 79.

FAQ:

What does Psalm 79 say about the situation of the people of Israel?

Psalm 79 expresses lament over the destruction of Jerusalem and the invasion of the enemies, asking God for salvation and justice. (Psalm 79:1-4)

How does the psalmist ask for God's help in Psalm 79?

The psalmist asks God to restore Israel, forgive the people's sins, and avenge them on the enemies who destroyed the temple. (Psalm 79:5-12)

What is the psalmist's confidence in God in Psalm 79?

Despite the calamity, the psalmist trusts that God, by His mercy and power, will bring justice and restore His people. (Psalm 79:9-13)

How does the psalmist express his suffering in Psalm 79?

The psalmist expresses his grief over the death and destruction of his people and the disrespect shown to God's name among the nations. (Psalm 79:1-3)

What does the psalmist ask for the sake of God's name?

The psalmist asks God to act in behalf of His name, so that the nations may recognize God's glory and power. (Psalm 79:9)


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