Psalms 79:9
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name’s sake.
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
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name; And deliver us, and forgive our sins, for thy name’s sake.
Help us, O God of our salvation, Because of the honour of Thy name, And deliver us, and cover over our sins, For Thy name's sake.
Give us help, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; take us out of danger and give us forgiveness for our sins, because of your name.
Cross References
For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear of it, and shall environ us round, and …
And Asa cried unto the Lord his God, and said, Lord, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with …
For thy name’s sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.
Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away.
Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy …
I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
For my name’s sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I …
O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name’s sake: for our backslidings are many; …
Do not abhor us, for thy name’s sake, do not disgrace the throne of thy glory: remember, break not thy …