Sinai LogoSinai

Psalm 79:10

World English Bible

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.

Read all of Psalm 79Open in the Sinai app

Psalm 79:10 in other translations

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.

Psalm 79:10 · American Standard Version

Psalm 79:10 in context

  1. 8Don’t hold the iniquities of our forefathers against us.
    Let your tender mercies speedily meet us,
    for we are in desperate need.
  2. 9Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name.
    Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake.
  3. 10Why 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.
  4. 11Let the sighing of the prisoner come before you.
    According to the greatness of your power, preserve those who are sentenced to death.
  5. 12Pay back to our neighbors seven times into their bosom
    their reproach with which they have reproached you, Lord.