10 (A)Why should the [a]nations say,
“Where is their God?”
Let there be known among the nations in our sight
The avenging of the blood of Your servants which has been shed.

11 Let (B)the groaning of the prisoner come before You;
According to the greatness of Your [b]power
Preserve those who are appointed to die;
12 And return to our neighbors (C)sevenfold into their bosom
(D)Their reproach with which they have reproached You, O Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 79:10 Gentiles
  2. Psalm 79:11 Lit. arm

10 Why should the nations say,
    “Where is their God?”(A)

Before our eyes, make known among the nations
    that you avenge(B) the outpoured blood(C) of your servants.
11 May the groans of the prisoners come before you;
    with your strong arm preserve those condemned to die.
12 Pay back into the laps(D) of our neighbors seven times(E)
    the contempt they have hurled at you, Lord.

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