74 1 The faithful complain of the destruction of the Church and true religion, 2 Under the Name of Zion, and the Temple destroyed: 11 and trusting in the might and free mercies of God, 20 by his covenant , 21 they require help and succor for the glory of God’s holy Name, for the salvation of his poor afflicted servants, 23 and the confusion of his proud enemies.

A Psalm to give instruction, committed to Asaph.

O God, [a]why hast thou put us away forever? why is thy wrath kindled against the sheep of thy pasture?

Think upon the congregation, which thou hast possessed of old, and on the [b]rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed, and on this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.

Lift up thy [c]strokes, that thou mayest forever destroy every enemy that doeth evil to the Sanctuary.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 74:1 The Church of God being oppressed by the tyranny, either of the Babylonians or of Antiochus, prayeth to God by whose hand this yoke was laid upon them for their sins.
  2. Psalm 74:2 Which inheritance thou hast measured out for thyself as with a line or rod.
  3. Psalm 74:3 Or, feet.

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