74:1 A maskil of Asaph. Why have you rejected us forever, O God? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture?
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 1 , A maskil of Asaph. Why have you rejected us forever, O God? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture?
74:2 Remember the people you purchased of old, the tribe of your inheritance, whom you redeemed-- Mount Zion, where you dwelt.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 2 , Remember the people you purchased of old, the tribe of your inheritance, whom you redeemed-- Mount Zion, where you dwelt.
74:3 Turn your steps toward these everlasting ruins, all this destruction the enemy has brought on the sanctuary.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 3 , Turn your steps toward these everlasting ruins, all this destruction the enemy has brought on the sanctuary.
74:4 Your foes roared in the place where you met with us; they set up their standards as signs.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 4 , Your foes roared in the place where you met with us; they set up their standards as signs.
74:5 They behaved like men wielding axes to cut through a thicket of trees.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 5 , They behaved like men wielding axes to cut through a thicket of trees.
74:6 They smashed all the carved paneling with their axes and hatchets.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 6 , They smashed all the carved paneling with their axes and hatchets.
74:7 They burned your sanctuary to the ground; they defiled the dwelling place of your Name.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 7 , They burned your sanctuary to the ground; they defiled the dwelling place of your Name.
74:8 They said in their hearts, 'We will crush them completely!' They burned every place where God was worshiped in the land.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 8 , They said in their hearts, 'We will crush them completely!' They burned every place where God was worshiped in the land.
74:9 We are given no miraculous signs; no prophets are left, and none of us knows how long this will be.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 9 , We are given no miraculous signs; no prophets are left, and none of us knows how long this will be.
74:10 How long will the enemy mock you, O God? Will the foe revile your name forever?
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 10 , How long will the enemy mock you, O God? Will the foe revile your name forever?
74:11 Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand? Take it from the folds of your garment and destroy them!
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 11 , Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand? Take it from the folds of your garment and destroy them!
74:12 But you, O God, are my king from of old; you bring salvation upon the earth.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 12 , But you, O God, are my king from of old; you bring salvation upon the earth.
74:13 It was you who split open the sea by your power; you broke the heads of the monster in the waters.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 13 , It was you who split open the sea by your power; you broke the heads of the monster in the waters.
74:14 It was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan and gave him as food to the creatures of the desert.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 14 , It was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan and gave him as food to the creatures of the desert.
74:15 It was you who opened up springs and streams; you dried up the ever flowing rivers.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 15 , It was you who opened up springs and streams; you dried up the ever flowing rivers.
74:16 The day is yours, and yours also the night; you established the sun and moon.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 16 , The day is yours, and yours also the night; you established the sun and moon.
74:17 It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 17 , It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.
74:18 Remember how the enemy has mocked you, O LORD, how foolish people have reviled your name.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 18 , Remember how the enemy has mocked you, O LORD, how foolish people have reviled your name.
74:19 Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts; do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 19 , Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts; do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever.
74:20 Have regard for your covenant, because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 20 , Have regard for your covenant, because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land.
74:21 Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 21 , Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name.
74:22 Rise up, O God, and defend your cause; remember how fools mock you all day long.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 22 , Rise up, O God, and defend your cause; remember how fools mock you all day long.
74:23 Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries, the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 74 , Verse 23 , Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries, the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually.
