For they have (A)devoured Jacob
And (B)laid waste his [a]settlement.

(C)Do not [b]hold us responsible for [c]the guilty deeds of our forefathers;
Let Your compassion come quickly to (D)meet us,
For we have (E)become very low.
(F)Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of (G)Your name;
And save us and [d](H)forgive our sins (I)for the sake of Your name.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 79:7 Lit pasture
  2. Psalm 79:8 Lit remember against us
  3. Psalm 79:8 Or our former sins
  4. Psalm 79:9 Lit cover over, atone for

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