A psalm of Asaph.
79:1 O God, foreigners 2 have invaded your chosen land; 3
they have polluted your holy temple
and turned Jerusalem 4 into a heap of ruins.
79:7 For they have devoured Jacob
and destroyed his home.
79:8 Do not hold us accountable for the sins of earlier generations! 5
Quickly send your compassion our way, 6
for we are in serious trouble! 7
79:9 Help us, O God, our deliverer!
For the sake of your glorious reputation, 8 rescue us!
Forgive our sins for the sake of your reputation! 9
79:10 Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?”
Before our very eyes may the shed blood of your servants
be avenged among the nations! 10