Psalms 79:10
Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 79 connects to 10 cross-references. A communal lament of Asaph mourning the defilement of Jerusalem and the temple, likely reflecting the Babylonian destruction. The nations are asked how long they will be angry while Israel's blood is poured out. The psalmist appeals to God's jealousy …
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.
Why do the nations say, `Where <FI>is<Fi> their God?' Let be known among the nations before our eyes, The vengeance of the blood of Thy servants that is shed.
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.
Cross References
And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring …
And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye …
The violence done to me and to my flesh be upon Babylon, shall the inhabitant of Zion say; and my …
So the house of Israel shall know that I am the Lord their God from that day and forward.
And I will set my glory among the heathen, and all the heathen shall see my judgment that I have …
And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst …
Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare …
Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her which said unto me, Where is …
Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?