Psalm Chapter 79 - A Psalm of Asaph.

The Lament of Asaph: Psalm 79 - King James Version with Beautiful Soundtrack

In this episode, we explore Psalm 79, a poignant lament by Asaph from the Book of Psalms in the King James Version of the Bible. The Psalm opens with a vivid description of Jerusalem's devastation at the hands of heathen invaders who defiled the holy temple and left the city in ruins. Asaph pleads for God's mercy and deliverance, asking for the avenging of the blood of His servants and the preservation of those appointed to die. This powerful passage evokes deep emotions through its raw depiction of suffering and its impassioned call for divine intervention. The episode is accompanied by a beautiful sound design and soundtrack, enhancing the timeless, spiritual experience. Additionally, listen to the classical music pieces inspired by this Psalm, which deepen the connection to its historical and spiritual significance.

00:00 Introduction to Psalm 79
00:10 Lament Over Jerusalem's Destruction
01:06 Plea for God's Mercy and Help
01:29 Call for Divine Justice
01:52 Commitment to Praise

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Psalm

79 - A Psalm of Asaph.

O god, the heathen are come
into thine inheritance; thy holy

temple have they defiled; they
have laid Jerusalem on heaps.

The dead bodies of thy servants have
they given to be meat unto the fowls

of the heaven, the flesh of thy
saints unto the beasts of the earth.

Their blood have they shed like
water round about Jerusalem;

and there was none to bury them.

We are become a reproach to our
neighbours, a scorn and derision

to them that are round about us.

How long, Lord?

wilt thou be angry for ever?

shall thy jealousy burn like fire?

Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that
have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms

that have not called upon thy name.

For they have devoured Jacob, and
laid waste his dwelling place.

O remember not against us former
iniquities: let thy tender

mercies speedily prevent us:
for we are brought very low.

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.

Wherefore should the heathen
say, Where is their God?

let him be known among the heathen
in our sight by the revenging of the

blood of thy servants which is shed.

Let the sighing of the prisoner
come before thee; according to the

greatness of thy power preserve thou
those that are appointed to die;

And render unto our neighbours
sevenfold into their bosom.

Their reproach, where, what
they have reproached O Lord.

So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture
will give thee thanks for ever: we will

shew forth thy praise to all generations.