Plea for Mercy and Divine Vindication

Psalms 79:8-12

Don't count past iniquities against us, but let your compassion come quickly to meet us, for we have been brought very low.

Help us, God of our salvation, for the sake of the glory of your name. Deliver us, forgive our sins, for your name's sake.

Why should the nations ask, "Where is their God?" Let the vengeance taken on your servants' shed blood be known among the nations before our eyes.

Let the groaning of the captives come before you; by your great strength save those condemned to death.

Repay our neighbors sevenfold where they can feel it for the insults they inflicted on you, Adonai.