Psalms 79:6

"Pour out your wrath on the nations that don’t know you, on the kingdoms that don’t call on your name,"

Key Reflection

This verse asks for divine judgment upon those who reject God and oppress his people, reflecting a prayer for justice and protection. It underscores the theme of distinguishing between faithful and unfaithful nations, calling for divine intervention to punish the wicked and uphold righteousness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen -Punish, as they deserve, the nations that have risen up against thy people, and that have brought; desolation upon the land. The word rendered here pour out is used with reference to a cup or vial, as containing a mixture for the people to drink - of intoxication, or of poison. See the notes atRevelation 16:1; notes atPsalms 11:6; notes atIsaiah 51:17; compareJeremiah 25:15,Jeremiah 25:17;Matthew 20:22;Matthew 26:39,Matthew 26:42. That have not known thee -Who are strangers to thee; who are thy enemies.

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