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Psalms 79:5

Psalms 79:5
How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

How long, Lord, wilt thou be angry? for ever?.... That is, how long wilt thou be angry? shall it be for ever? see Psa 85:4, for though what was done, or to be done, as before related, was or will be…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

How long, Lord? - See Psa 74:1, note; Psa 74:10, note; and Psa 77:7-9, notes. This is the language, not of impatience, but of anxiety; not of complaining, but of wonder. It is language such as the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 79:1-5

We have here a sad complaint exhibited in the court of heaven. The world is full of complaints, and so is the church too, for it suffers, not only with it, but from it, as a lily among thorns. God is…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 79:5-8

Prayer that God will cease to be angry with His own people and will punish their destroyers.