New International Version Help us, God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name’s sake. New Living Translation Help us, O God of our salvation! Help us for the glory of your name. Save us and forgive our sins for the honor of your name. English Standard Version Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name’s sake! Berean Standard Bible Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name. Berean Literal Bible Help us, O God of our salvation! And deliver us, because of the glory of of Your name, and cover over our sins for the sake of Your name. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Help us, O God of our salvation, For the glory of Your name; And deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins, For Your name’s sake! New American Standard Bible Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; And save us and forgive our sins for the sake of Your name. NASB 1995 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; And deliver us and forgive our sins for Your name’s sake. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; And deliver us and atone for our sins for Your name’s sake. Amplified Bible Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; Rescue us, forgive us our sins for Your name’s sake. Berean Annotated Bible Help us, O God {Elohe} of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name. Christian Standard Bible God of our salvation, help us, for the glory of your name. Rescue us and atone for our sins, for your name’s sake. Holman Christian Standard Bible God of our salvation, help us— for the glory of Your name. Deliver us and atone for our sins, because of Your name. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Our God, you keep us safe. Now help us! Rescue us. Forgive our sins and bring honor to yourself. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Help us, O God, our savior, for the glory of your name. Rescue us, and forgive our sins for the honor of your name. Good News Translation Help us, O God, and save us; rescue us and forgive our sins for the sake of your own honor. International Standard Version Help us, God, our deliverer, on account of your glorious name, deliver us and forgive our sins on account of your name. NET Bible Help us, O God, our deliverer! For the sake of your glorious reputation, rescue us! Forgive our sins for the sake of your reputation! New Heart English Bible Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name's sake. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHelp us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name. World English Bible Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHelp us, O God of our salvation, "" Because of the glory of Your Name, "" And deliver us, and cover over our sins, "" For Your Name’s sake. Berean Literal Bible Help us, O God of our salvation! And deliver us, because of the glory of of Your name, and cover over our sins for the sake of Your name. Young's Literal Translation 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. Smith's Literal Translation Help us, O God; save us, for the word of the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and cover our sins for sake of thy name. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHelp us, O God, our saviour: and for the glory of thy name, O Lord, deliver us: and forgive us our sins for thy name's sake: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Help us, God our savior, on account of the glory of your name. Deliver us, pardon our sins for your name’s sake. New Revised Standard Version Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHelp 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Help us, God our Savior, for the honor of your Name; pardon and save us from our sins because of your Name. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Help us, O God of our salvation, for the sake of the glory of Thy name; And deliver us, and forgive our sins, for Thy name's sake. Brenton Septuagint Translation Help us, O God our Saviour; for the glory of thy name, O Lord, deliver us; and be merciful to our sins, for thy name's sake. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context A Prayer for Deliverance…8Do not hold past sins against us; let Your compassion come quickly, for we are brought low. 9Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name. 10Why should the nations ask, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations Your vengeance for the bloodshed of Your servants.… Cross References Help us, O God of our salvation, 1 Chronicles 16:35 Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’ Psalm 85:4 Restore us, O God of our salvation, and put away Your displeasure toward us. Psalm 65:5 With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. for the glory of Your name; 1 Chronicles 16:29 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; Psalm 115:1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness. John 12:28 Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” deliver us and atone for our sins, Leviticus 16:30 because on this day atonement will be made for you to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the LORD. Exodus 32:30 The next day Moses said to the people, “You have committed a great sin. Now I will go up to the LORD; perhaps I can make atonement for your sin.” Psalm 130:8 And He will redeem Israel from all iniquity. for the sake of Your name. Psalm 106:8 Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known. 1 Samuel 12:22 Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own. Ezekiel 36:22-23 Therefore tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: It is not for your sake that I will act, O house of Israel, but for My holy name, which you profaned among the nations to which you went. / I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes. Daniel 9:19 O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.” Isaiah 43:25 I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. Jeremiah 14:7 Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You. Psalm 25:11 For the sake of Your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, for it is great. Treasury of Scripture Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for your name's sake. for the Psalm 115:1 Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. 2 Chronicles 14:11 And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee. Malachi 2:2 If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the LORD of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to heart. purge Psalm 25:11 For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. Psalm 65:3 Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away. Daniel 9:9,19 To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him; … for thy Joshua 7:9 For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear of it, and shall environ us round, and cut off our name from the earth: and what wilt thou do unto thy great name? Isaiah 43:25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. Isaiah 48:9 For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off. Jump to Previous Cover Danger Deliver Forgive Forgiveness Glory Help Honour Name's Purge Sake Salvation Savior SinsJump to Next Cover Danger Deliver Forgive Forgiveness Glory Help Honour Name's Purge Sake Salvation Savior SinsPsalm 79 1. The psalmist complains of the desolation of Jerusalem8. He prays for deliverance 13. and promises thankfulness Help us, O God of our salvation, Israel’s only hope was the Lord, who had delivered His people throughout their history. Their distress was tied to their sin, yet they appealed to the God who had bound Himself to them in covenant mercy. 1Ch 16:35 Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation;…… for the glory of Your name; The request looked beyond relief from suffering. If God rescued His people, the nations would see that He alone is faithful, powerful, and holy. 1Ch 16:29 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name;… deliver us and atone for our sins, The devastation described in the psalm was understood as the consequence of national sin. Deliverance required God’s forgiveness and the removal of guilt, which Israel could not accomplish on its own. Lev 16:30 because on this day atonement will be made… for the sake of Your name. God’s honor was the basis of the appeal. His rescue of His repentant people would uphold the reputation of the Lord who judges sin yet remains faithful to His covenant. Psa 106:8 Yet He saved them for the sake of His name,… Persons / Places / Events 1. AsaphTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 79, Asaph was a prominent Levite singer and seer in David's court, known for his role in temple worship. 2. Israel The nation of Israel is the primary subject of this psalm, experiencing devastation and seeking God's intervention. 3. God Referred to as the "God of our salvation," highlighting His role as the deliverer and redeemer of Israel. 4. Jerusalem The city is implied as the setting, having faced destruction and desecration, prompting the plea for divine help. 5. Enemies of Israel The foreign nations that have invaded and desecrated the holy land, causing suffering and prompting the cry for deliverance. Teaching Points The Importance of God's NameGod's name represents His character and reputation. Our prayers should align with His glory and purposes, seeking His intervention not just for personal relief but for His name's sake. Dependence on Divine Salvation Recognize that true deliverance and atonement come from God alone. Our efforts are insufficient without His saving grace. Confession and Repentance Acknowledge the need for atonement and forgiveness. Regular confession and seeking God's mercy are vital aspects of a believer's life. Intercessory Prayer Like Asaph, we should intercede for others, asking God to deliver and forgive, not only for their benefit but to uphold His glory. God's Faithfulness to His Covenant Trust in God's faithfulness to His promises. He acts in accordance with His covenant, ensuring His name is honored among the nations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 79:9?2. How can we seek God's help for His name's sake in our lives? 3. What does "deliver us" in Psalm 79:9 reveal about God's character? 4. How does Psalm 79:9 connect with Jesus' teachings on forgiveness? 5. In what ways can we glorify God's name through our daily actions? 6. Why is it important to remember God's "compassion" when facing challenges? 7. How does Psalm 79:9 reflect God's role in salvation and forgiveness? 8. What historical context influenced the plea in Psalm 79:9? 9. How does Psalm 79:9 challenge our understanding of divine intervention? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 79? (9) Purge away.--Rather, put a cover on. So Cicero speaks of political crimes being covered by the plea of friendship. Our sins.--How is this to be taken in connection with Psalm 79:8? Does the psalmist admit guilt in his own generation, as well as in those of former times? Or is he thinking only of the inherited guilt and punishment? The general tone of post-exile psalms inclines towards the latter view. Verse 9. - Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy Name. The calamities suffered have not extinguished all faith or hope. God is still the God of Israel's salvation, i.e. the God from whom alone salvation can be obtained and may be expected. He is entreated to come to Israel's aid, not for their sakes, as they are wholly undeserving, but for his own glory (comp. Exodus 32:12; Numbers 14:13; Deuteronomy 9:28; and Exodus 32:27). And deliver us, and purge away our sins; literally, make atonement for our sins (Exodus 30:15); i.e. "cancel them" (Cheyne), or "forgive them" (Hengstenberg, Kay). For thy Name's sake (comp. Psalm 23:3; Psalm 25:11; Psalm 34:3; Ezekiel 36:22). Psalm 79:9 is a model prayer that weds human need to divine honor. The community cries for help, acknowledges sin, and bases every request on God’s glory. Physical rescue and spiritual forgiveness flow from the same gracious heart, and both serve one purpose: to exalt the name of the Lord before the world.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Help us,עָזְרֵ֤נוּ ׀ (‘ā·zə·rê·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid O God אֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of our salvation, יִשְׁעֵ֗נוּ (yiš·‘ê·nū) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 3468: Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the glory כְּבֽוֹד־ (kə·ḇō·wḏ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness of Your name; שְׁמֶ֑ךָ (šə·me·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name deliver us וְהַצִּילֵ֥נוּ (wə·haṣ·ṣî·lê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver and atone וְכַפֵּ֥ר (wə·ḵap·pêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3722: To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against our sins, חַ֝טֹּאתֵ֗ינוּ (ḥaṭ·ṭō·ṯê·nū) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender for the sake לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Preposition Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent of Your name. שְׁמֶֽךָ׃ (šə·me·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name Additonal Resources Psalm 79:9 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 79:9 Bible Gateway Psalm 79:9 Bible.com Psalm 79:9 NIV |
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