Psalm 79:3-10

New International Version

³They have poured out blood like water
    all around Jerusalem,
    and there is no one to bury^(A) the dead.^(B)
⁴We are objects of contempt to our neighbors,
    of scorn^(C) and derision to those around us.^(D)

⁵How long,^(E) Lord? Will you be angry^(F) forever?
    How long will your jealousy burn like fire?^(G)
⁶Pour out your wrath^(H) on the nations
    that do not acknowledge^(I) you,
on the kingdoms
    that do not call on your name;^(J)
⁷for they have devoured^(K) Jacob
    and devastated his homeland.

⁸Do not hold against us the sins of past generations;^(L)
    may your mercy come quickly to meet us,
    for we are in desperate need.^(M)
⁹Help us,^(N) God our Savior,
    for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins
    for your name’s sake.^(O)
¹⁰Why should the nations say,
    “Where is their God?”^(P)

Before our eyes, make known among the nations
that you avenge^(Q) the outpoured blood^(R) of your servants.

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Ezekiel 22:4

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⁴you have become guilty because of the blood you have shed^(A) and have become defiled by the idols you have made. You have brought your days to a close, and the end of your years has come.^(B) Therefore I will make you an object of scorn^(C) to the nations and a laughingstock to all the countries.^(D)

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