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(79-1) <Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, a testimony for Asaph, a psalm.> (79-2) Give ear, O thou that rulest Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep. Thou that sittest upon the cherubims, shine forth
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(79-3) Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses. Stir up thy might, and come to save us.
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(79-4) Convert us, O God: and shew us thy face, and we shall be saved.
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(79-5) O Lord God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy servant?
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(79-6) How long wilt thou feed us with the bread of tears: and give us for our drink tears in measure?
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(79-7) Thou hast made us to be a contradiction to our neighbours: and our enemies have scoffed at us.
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(79-8) O God of hosts, convert us: and shew thy face, and we shall be saved.