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

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Footnotes

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

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)

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