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A Plea for Justice, Not Revenge
Commentators universally agree that this prayer is not a cry for personal revenge but a plea for public justice. The psalmist, representing the suffering nation, asks God to vindicate His own honor by acting against the oppressive kingdoms that have attacked His people. The motivation is a righteous zeal for God's glory and the welfare of the community, not personal hatred.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 79:6
18th Century
Theologian
Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen — Punish, as they deserve, the nations that have risen up against your people and have brought …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 79:6–7
19th Century
Bishop
The poet prays in prophetic strain that the fire of indignation may be turned from Israel and directed against the pagan oppressors. (For the relat…
John Calvin
On Psalms 79:6
16th Century
Theologian
Pour out thy fury upon the heathen, who have not known thee. This prayer is apparently inconsistent with the rule of charity; for, while w…
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John Gill
On Psalms 79:6
17th Century
Pastor
Pour out your wrath upon the Heathen that have not known thee ,
&c.] Who had poured out the blood of the saints like…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 79:6–13
17th Century
Minister
Those who persist in ignorance of God and neglect of prayer are the ungodly. However unrighteous men were, the Lord was righteous in permitting the…