Psalms 79:11
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;
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
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee: According to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to death;
Let the groaning of the prisoner come in before Thee, According to the greatness of Thine arm, Leave Thou the sons of death.
Let the cry of the prisoner come before you; with your strong arm make free the children of death;
Cross References
And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.
And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel …
Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast …
And now, I beseech thee, let the power of my Lord be great, according as thou hast spoken, saying,
To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out …
O Lord, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also …
Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners:
Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:
To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.