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Berean Standard Bible

“Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name.”

Psalms 79:9

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Psalms 79 grieves the destruction of Jerusalem and the humiliation of God's people. The psalmist cries out for God's help while acknowledging the community's sin.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name.

World English Bible (WEB)

Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name; And deliver us, and forgive our sins, for thy name`s sake.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Give us help, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; take us out of danger and give us forgiveness for our sins, because of your name.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Ayúdanos, oh Dios, salud nuestra, por la gloria de tu nombre: y líbranos, y aplácate sobre nuestros pecados por amor de tu nombre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Ayúdanos, Dios de nuestra salvación! Por la honra de tu nombre, ¡ayúdanos! ¡Sálvanos y perdona nuestros pecados! Por la honra de tu nombre.

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