Psalms 79:9 bbe — Give us help, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; take us out of danger and give us forgiveness for our…

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"Give us help, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; take us out of danger and give us forgiveness for our sins, because of your name."

— Psalms 79:9, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 79 — Context

6

Let your wrath be on the nations who have no knowledge of you, and on the kingdoms who have not made prayer to your name.

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For they have taken Jacob for their meat, and made waste his house.

8

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.

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Give us help, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; take us out of danger and give us forgiveness for our sins, because of your name.

10

Why may the nations say, Where is their God? Let payment for the blood of your servants be made openly among the nations before our eyes.

11

Let the cry of the prisoner come before you; with your strong arm make free the children of death;

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And give punishment seven times over into the breast of our neighbours for the bitter words which they have said against you, O Lord.

Psalms 79:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 79:9 say?
Psalms 79:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Give us help, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; take us out of danger and give us forgiveness for our sins, because of your name.”
Where is Psalms 79:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 79:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 79, verse 9.
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 79:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 79:9 in?
Psalms 79:9 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 79:9?
Psalms 79:9 reads (BBE): “Give us help, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; take us out of danger and give us forgiveness for our sins, because of your name.” 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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