Psalms 79:5

How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire?

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Other Translations for Psalms 79:5

BSB
How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire?
AKJV
How long, LORD? will you be angry for ever? shall your jealousy burn like fire?
CPDV
How long, O Lord? Will you be angry until the end? Will your zeal be kindled like a fire?
ERV
How long, O LORD, wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire?
NHEB
How long, LORD? Will you be angry forever? Will your jealousy burn like fire?
SMT
How long, O Jehovah? wilt thou be angry forever? shall thy jealousy burn as fire?

Commentary for Psalms 79:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 79:5
Summary
Plea for divine patience regarding enduring wrath
Event
Cry questioning eternal punishment
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Prayer