For they have devoured Jacob
    and laid waste his habitation.

(A)Do not remember against us (B)our former iniquities;[a]
    let your compassion come speedily to meet us,
    for we are (C)brought very low.
(D)Help us, O God of our salvation,
    for the glory of your name;
deliver us, and (E)atone for our sins,
    for your (F)name's sake!

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 79:8 Or the iniquities of former generations

for they have devoured(A) Jacob
    and devastated his homeland.

Do not hold against us the sins of past generations;(B)
    may your mercy come quickly to meet us,
    for we are in desperate need.(C)
Help us,(D) God our Savior,
    for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins
    for your name’s sake.(E)

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