Do not hold past iniquities[a] against us;
let your compassion come to us quickly,
for we have become very weak.(A)

God of our salvation, help us,(B)
for the glory of your name.
Rescue us and atone for our sins,
for your name’s sake.(C)
10 Why should the nations ask,
“Where is their God?” (D)
Before our eyes,
let vengeance for the shed blood of your servants
be known among the nations.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 79:8 Or hold the sins of past generations

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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