Psalms 79:9

9 Help us, God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name’s sake.

Psalms 79:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake.
ESV
9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name's sake!
NLT
9 Help us, O God of our salvation! Help us for the glory of your name. Save us and forgive our sins for the honor of your name.
MSG
9 You're famous for helping; God, give us a break. Your reputation is on the line. Pull us out of this mess, forgive us our sins - do what you're famous for doing!
CSB
9 God of our salvation, help us- for the glory of Your name. Deliver us and atone for our sins, because of Your name.

Psalms 79:9 In-Context

7 for they have devoured Jacob and devastated his homeland.
8 Do not hold against us the sins of past generations; may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need.
9 Help us, God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name’s sake.
10 Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations that you avenge the outpoured blood of your servants.
11 May the groans of the prisoners come before you; with your strong arm preserve those condemned to die.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S 2 Chronicles 14:11
  • 2. Psalms 25:11; Psalms 31:3; Jeremiah 14:7
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