Psalms 78:4-13

⁴We are become a reproach to our neighbors, A scorn and derision to them that are round about us.

⁵How long, O Lord? wilt thou be angry forever? Shall thy jealousy burn like fire?

⁶Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, And upon the kingdoms which have not called upon thy name.

⁷For they have devoured Jacob, And laid his place waste.

⁸Remember not our old transgressions; Let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us; For we are greatly impoverished.

⁹Help us, O God our Savior; For the glory of thy name, O Lord, deliver us; And be merciful to our sins, for thy name’s sake.

¹⁰Lest haply they should say among the heathen, Where is their God? And let the avenging of thy servants’ blood that has been shed Be known among the heathen before our eyes.

¹¹Let the groaning of the prisoners come in before thee; According to the greatness of thine arm Preserve the sons of the slain ones.

¹²Repay to our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, With which they have reproached thee, O Lord.

¹³For we are thy people and the sheep of thy pasture; We will give thee thanks forever; We will declare thy praise throughout all generations.