1.
O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps. Explain This Verse
2.
The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the heaven, the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth. Explain This Verse
3.
Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and there was none to bury them. Explain This Verse
4.
We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us. Explain This Verse
5.
How long, Lord? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire? Explain This Verse
6.
Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name. Explain This Verse
7.
For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place. Explain This Verse
8.
O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. Explain This Verse
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. Explain This Verse
10.
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. Explain This Verse
11.
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die; Explain This Verse
12.
And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord. Explain This Verse
13.
So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations. Explain This Verse