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Psalms 74:1-11

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Psalm 74

An Appeal against the Devastation of the Land by the Enemy.

A Maskil of Asaph.

1God, why have You rejected us forever?

Why does Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your pasture?

2Remember Your congregation, which You purchased of old,

Which You have redeemed to be the tribe of Your inheritance;

And this Mount Zion, where You have dwelt.

3Step toward the irreparable ruins;

The enemy has damaged everything in the sanctuary.

4Your adversaries have roared in the midst of Your meeting place;

They have set up their own signs as signs.

5It seems like one bringing up

His axe into a forest of trees.

6And now they break down all its carved work

With axe and hammers.

7They have burned Your sanctuary to the ground;

They have defiled the dwelling place of Your name.

8They said in their heart, “Let’s completely subdue them.”

They have burned all the meeting places of God in the land.

9We do not see our signs;

There is no longer any prophet,

Nor is there anyone among us who knows how long.

10How long, God, will the enemy taunt You?

Shall the enemy treat Your name disrespectfully forever?

11Why do You withdraw Your hand, even Your right hand?

Extend it from Your chest and destroy them!