American Standard Version
"Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee: According to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to death; "
— Psalms 79:11, American Standard Version
“Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;”
“Let the sighing of the prisoner come before you. According to the greatness of your power, preserve those who are sentenced to death.”
“Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!”
“The shadow of it covered the hills: and the branches thereof the cedars of God.”
“Let the cry of the prisoner come before you; with your strong arm make free the children of death;”
“Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;”
Remember not against us the iniquities of our forefathers: Let thy tender mercies speedily meet us; For we are brought very low.
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.
Wherefore 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.
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee: According to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to death;
And render unto our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom Their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.
So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture Will give thee thanks for ever: We will show forth thy praise to all generations.