Psalm 79:11

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;

Sighing

Isaiah 42:7

According

Thy power

Isaiah 33:2

General references

Psalm 88:2

Psalm 89:50

2 Thessalonians 1:6

Bible References

Sighing

"Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action," says the Lord. "I will provide the safety they so desperately desire."

For the Lord listens to the needy; he does not despise his captive people.

in order to hear the painful cries of the prisoners, and to set free those condemned to die,

During that long period of time the king of Egypt died, and the Israelites groaned because of the slave labor. They cried out, and their desperate cry because of their slave labor went up to God.

to open blind eyes, to release prisoners from dungeons, those who live in darkness from prisons.

According

the one who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains forever faithful,

So now, let the power of my Lord be great, just as you have said,

And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think,

Thy power

Lord, be merciful to us! We wait for you. Give us strength each morning! Deliver us when distress comes.

General references

Listen to my prayer! Pay attention to my cry for help!

Take note, O Lord, of the way your servants are taunted, and of how I must bear so many insults from people!

For it is right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,