11 Let the sighing of the [a]prisoners come before thee: according to thy mighty arm preserve [b]the children of death,

12 And render to our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.

13 So we thy people, and sheep of thy pasture shall praise thee forever: and from generation to generation [c]we will set forth thy praise.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 79:11 Who though in respect of God they were justly punished for their sins: yet in consideration of their cause were unjustly murdered.
  2. Psalm 79:11 Which were captives among their enemies, and could look for nothing but death.
  3. Psalm 79:13 We ought to desire no benefit of God, but on this condition to praise his name, Isa. 43:21.

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