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Psalm 79:10
ESV Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" Let the avenging of the outpoured blood of your servants be known among the nations before our eyes!
NIV Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" Before our eyes, make known among the nations that you avenge the outpoured blood of your servants.
NASB Why should the nations say, 'Where is their God?' Let vengeance for the blood of Your servants which has been shed Be known among the nations in our sight.
CSB Why should the nations ask, "Where is their God?" Before our eyes, let vengeance for the shed blood of your servants be known among the nations.
NLT Why should pagan nations be allowed to scoff, asking, 'Where is their God?' Show us your vengeance against the nations, for they have spilled the blood of your servants.
KJV Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed.
NKJV Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Let there be known among the nations in our sight The avenging of the blood of Your servants which has been shed.

What does Psalm 79:10 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 79, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 79:9–11 continues a prayer that God would turn His wrath on the godless empire which defeated Israel. Here the psalmist asks for salvation. Earlier passages noted that many Israelites were killed (Psalm 79:1–4). In this section, attention turns to those taken away as captives (Jeremiah 52:29). Israel is beaten down and humiliated, so the psalmist asks God to avenge His chosen people.
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Chapter Summary
In 586 BC, the Babylonian Empire broke the defenses of Jerusalem. The city was burned and Solomon's temple was destroyed. Death and misery were everywhere. Many Israelites were taken captive. The psalmist struggles to grasp what has happened. He begs God for rescue and forgiveness. The song pleads for God to enact vengeance for Israel on the pagan nations that have humiliated His chosen people.
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