World English Bible
"Don't hold the iniquities of our forefathers against us. Let your tender mercies speedily meet us, for we are in desperate need."
— Psalms 79:8, World English Bible
“O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.”
“Remember not against us the iniquities of our forefathers: Let thy tender mercies speedily meet us; For we are brought very low. ”
“Do not hold us accountable for the sins of earlier generations! Quickly send your compassion our way, for we are in serious trouble!”
“O God of hosts, convert us: and shew thy face, and we shall be saved.”
“Do not keep in mind against us the sins of our fathers; let your mercy come to us quickly, for we have been made very low.”
“O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.”
How long, Yahweh? Will you be angry forever? Will your jealousy burn like fire?
Pour out your wrath on the nations that don't know you; on the kingdoms that don't call on your name;
For they have devoured Jacob, and destroyed his homeland.
Don't hold the iniquities of our forefathers against us. Let your tender mercies speedily meet us, for we are in desperate need.
Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name's sake.
Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" Let it be known among the nations, before our eyes, that vengeance for your servants' blood is being poured out.
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before you. According to the greatness of your power, preserve those who are sentenced to death.