79:1 A psalm of Asaph. God, nations have come against your chosen people. They have ruined your holy Temple. They have turned Jerusalem into ruins.
79:2 They have given the bodies of your servants as food to the wild birds. They have given the bodies of those who worship you to the wild animals.
79:3 They have spilled blood like water all around Jerusalem. No one was left to bury the dead.
79:4 We are a joke to the other nations; they laugh and make fun of us.
79:5 Lord, how long will this last? Will you be angry forever? How long will your jealousy burn like a fire?
79:6 Be angry with the nations that do not know you and with the kingdoms that do not honor you.
79:7 They have gobbled up the people of Jacob and destroyed their land.
79:8 Don’t punish us for our past sins. Show your mercy to us soon, because we are helpless!
79:9 God our Savior, help us so people will praise you. Save us and forgive our sins so people will honor you.
79:10 Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Tell the other nations in our presence that you punish those who kill your servants.
79:11 Hear the moans of the prisoners. Use your great power to save those sentenced to die.
79:12 Repay those around us seven times over for their insults to you, Lord.
79:13 We are your people, the sheep of your flock. We will thank you always; forever and ever we will praise you.
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