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Do not remember against us former iniquities;
let your mercies meet us quickly
because we are brought very low.
Help us, O God of our salvation,
for the glory of your name;
and deliver us and forgive[a] our sins
for the sake of your name.
10 Why should the nations say,
“Where is their God?”
Let it[b] be known among the nations before our eyes,
by the avenging of the blood of your servants
that was poured out.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 79:9 Hebrew “make atonement for”
  2. Psalm 79:10 That is, God’s name

Do not hold against us the sins of past generations;(A)
    may your mercy come quickly to meet us,
    for we are in desperate need.(B)
Help us,(C) God our Savior,
    for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins
    for your name’s sake.(D)
10 Why should the nations say,
    “Where is their God?”(E)

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

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