Psalms 79:11 net — Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!

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"Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!"

— Psalms 79:11, NET Bible

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Psalms 79 — Context

8

Do not hold us accountable for the sins of earlier generations! Quickly send your compassion our way, for we are in serious trouble!

9

Help us, O God, our deliverer! For the sake of your glorious reputation, rescue us! Forgive our sins for the sake of your reputation!

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!

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Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!

12

Pay back our neighbors in full! May they be insulted the same way they insulted you, O Lord!

13

Then we, your people, the sheep of your pasture, will continually thank you. We will tell coming generations of your praiseworthy acts.

Psalms 79:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 79:11 say?
Psalms 79:11 in the NET Bible reads: “Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!”
Where is Psalms 79:11 in the Bible?
Psalms 79:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 79, verse 11.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 79:11.
What translation should I read Psalms 79:11 in?
Psalms 79:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 79:11?
Psalms 79:11 reads (NET): “Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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