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 I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye …
And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring …
The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own …
My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy …
So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that …
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:
That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the most high over all the earth.
O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.
Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?