Psalms 79:9

Psalms chapter 79 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name; And deliver us, and forgive our sins, for thy name’s sake.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name’s sake.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name; And deliver us, and forgive our sins, for thy name’s sake.

Context

v.8Remember not against us the iniquities of our forefathers: Let thy tender mercies speedily meet us; For we are brought very low.

v.9This passage

v.10Wherefore should the nations say, Where is their God? Let the avenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed Be known among the nations in our sight.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 31:3

    For thou art my rock and my fortress; Therefore for thy name’s sake lead me and guide me.

  • Jeremiah 14:7

    Though our iniquities testify against us, work thou for thy name’s sake, O Jehovah; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee.

  • 2 Chronicles 14:11

    And Asa cried unto Jehovah his God, and said, Jehovah, there is none besides thee to help, between the mighty and him that hath no strength: help us, O Jehovah our God; for we rely on thee, and in thy name are we come against this multitude. O Jehovah, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.

  • Jeremiah 14:21

    Do not abhor us, for thy name’s sake; do not disgrace the throne of thy glory: remember, break not thy covenant with us.

  • Psalms 25:11

    For thy name’s sake, O Jehovah, Pardon mine iniquity, for it is great.

  • Psalms 115:1

    Not unto us, O Jehovah, not unto us, But unto thy name give glory, For thy lovingkindness, and for thy truth’s sake.