Psalms 79 : 1 (NLV)
O God, the nations have come into the land of Your people. They have made Your holy house dirty. They have crushed the walls and buildings of Jerusalem.
Psalms 79 : 2 (NLV)
They have given the dead bodies of Your servants to the birds of the heavens for food. The flesh of those who belong to You has been given to the wild animals of the earth.
Psalms 79 : 3 (NLV)
They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem. And there was no one to bury them.
Psalms 79 : 4 (NLV)
We have become a shame to our neighbors. Those around us laugh at and make fun of us.
Psalms 79 : 5 (NLV)
How long, O Lord? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire?
Psalms 79 : 6 (NLV)
Pour out Your anger on the nations that do not know You, and on the nations that do not call on Your name.
Psalms 79 : 7 (NLV)
For they have destroyed Jacob. They have laid waste the place where he lived.
Psalms 79 : 8 (NLV)
Do not hold the sins of our fathers against us. Let Your loving-pity come fast to meet us. For we are in much need.
Psalms 79 : 9 (NLV)
O God Who saves us, help us for the honor of Your name. Take us out of trouble and forgive our sins, for the honor of Your name.
Psalms 79 : 10 (NLV)
Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" Make it known among the nations, in front of our eyes, that You punish for the blood that has poured from Your servants.
Psalms 79 : 11 (NLV)
Hear the cries of those in prison. By the greatness of Your power, save those who are being sent to death.
Psalms 79 : 12 (NLV)
And return to our neighbors seven times the shame that they have brought You, O Lord.
Psalms 79 : 13 (NLV)
Then we Your people, the sheep of Your field, will give thanks to You forever. We will tell of Your praise to all the people of all times.
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