Cross References

Psalm 79:5

Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

How long, Lord, shall thine anger last? wilt thou still keep the same? And shall thy fervent jealousy burn like unto a flame?

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How long, Lord, wilt thou hide thyself? for ever, in thine ire? And shall thine indignation burn like unto a fire?

Shall thy displeasure thus endure against us without end? Wilt thou to generations all thine anger forth extend?

O God, why hast thou cast us off? is it for evermore? Against thy pasture-sheep why doth thine anger smoke so sore?

O Lord of hosts, almighty God, how long shall kindled be Thy wrath against the prayer made by thine own folk to thee?

He will not chide continually, nor keep his anger still.

Return, O Lord, my soul set free; O save me, for thy mercies' sake.

Thou tears of sorrow giv'st to them instead of bread to eat; Yea, tears instead of drink thou giv'st to them in measure great.

Remember, Lord, how short a time I shall on earth remain: O wherefore is it so that thou has made all men in vain?