Psalms 79:6

KJV

Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name.

— Psalms 79:6, King James Version
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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 …

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Other Translations

ASV

Pour out thy wrath upon the nations that know thee not, And upon the kingdoms that call not upon thy name.

YLT

Pour Thy fury on the nations who have not known Thee, And on kingdoms that have not called in Thy name.

BBE

Let your wrath be on the nations who have no knowledge of you, and on the kingdoms who have not made prayer to your name.

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