Psalm 79:8

New International Reader's Version

Don’t hold against us the sins of our people who lived before us. May you be quick to show us your tender love. We are in great need.

Cross References

Genesis 15:16

Your children’s grandchildren will come back here. That’s because the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached the point where I must punish them.”

1 Kings 17:18

The woman said to Elijah, “You are a man of God. What do you have against me? Did you come to bring my sin out into the open? Did you come to kill my son?”

Psalm 106:43

Many times the Lord saved them. But they refused to obey him. So he destroyed them because of their sins.

Psalm 116:6

The Lord takes care of those who are not aware of danger. When I was in great need, he saved me.

Psalm 130:3

Lord, suppose you kept a close watch on sins. Lord, who then wouldn’t be found guilty?

Psalm 142:6

Listen to my cry. I am in great need. Save me from those who are chasing me. They are too strong for me.

Psalm 21:3

You came to greet him with rich blessings. You placed a crown of pure gold on his head.

Psalm 25:7

Don’t remember the sins I committed when I was young. Don’t remember how often I refused to obey you. Remember me because you love me. Lord, you are good.

Exodus 32:34

Now go. Lead the people to the place I spoke about. My angel will go ahead of you. But when the time comes for me to punish, I will punish them for their sin.”

Isaiah 64:9

Don’t be so angry with us, Lord. Don’t remember our sins anymore. Please have mercy on us. All of us belong to you.

Ezekiel 2:3

He said, “Son of man, I am sending you to the people of Israel. That nation has refused to obey me. They have turned against me. They and their people of long ago have been against me to this day.

Daniel 9:16

Lord, you saved your people before. So turn your great anger away from Jerusalem again. After all, it is your city. It’s your holy mountain. You have made those who live around us think little of Jerusalem and your people. That’s because we have sinned. Our people before us did evil things too.

Hosea 8:13

They offer sacrifices as gifts to me. They eat the meat of the animals they bring. But the Lord is not pleased with any of this. He will remember the evil things they have done. He will punish them for their sins. And they will return to Egypt.

Hosea 9:9

You have sunk very deep into sin, just as your people did at Gibeah long ago. God will remember the evil things they have done. He will punish them for their sins.

Deuteronomy 28:43

Outsiders who live among you will become your leaders. They will rise higher and higher. But you will sink lower and lower.

Revelation 18:5

Her sins are piled up to heaven. God has remembered her crimes.