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Do not hold us guilty for the sins of our ancestors!
    Let your compassion quickly meet our needs,
    for we are on the brink of despair.

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.
10 Why should pagan nations be allowed to scoff,
    asking, “Where is their God?”
Show us your vengeance against the nations,
    for they have spilled the blood of your servants.

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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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