79:8 Do not hold us accountable for the sins of earlier generations! 1
Quickly send your compassion our way, 2
for we are in serious trouble! 3
79:9 Help us, O God, our deliverer!
For the sake of your glorious reputation, 4 rescue us!
Forgive our sins for the sake of your reputation! 5
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! 6
79:11 Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! 7
Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die! 8