Psalms 79:8 nasb — Do not remember the iniquities of our forefathers against us; Let Your compassion come quickly to meet us, For we are b…

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"Do not remember the iniquities of our forefathers against us; Let Your compassion come quickly to meet us, For we are brought very low."

— Psalms 79:8, NASB

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Psalms 79 — Context

5

How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire?

6

Pour out Your wrath upon the nations which do not know You, And upon the kingdoms which do not call upon Your name.

7

For they have devoured Jacob And laid waste his habitation.

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Do not remember the iniquities of our forefathers against us; Let Your compassion come quickly to meet us, For we are brought very low.

9

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

10

Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" Let there be known among the nations in our sight, Vengeance for the blood of Your servants which has been shed.

11

Let the groaning of the prisoner come before You; According to the greatness of Your power preserve those who are doomed to die.

Psalms 79:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 79:8 say?
Psalms 79:8 in the NASB reads: “Do not remember the iniquities of our forefathers against us; Let Your compassion come quickly to meet us, For we are brought very low.”
Where is Psalms 79:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 79:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 79, verse 8.
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 79:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 79:8 in?
Psalms 79:8 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 79:8?
Psalms 79:8 reads (NASB): “Do not remember the iniquities of our forefathers against us; Let Your compassion come quickly to meet us, For we are brought very low.” 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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