Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 79:9

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9. for . . . glory of thy name [and for] thy name's sake —both mean for illustrating Thy attributes, faithfulness, power, &c. purge . . . sins —literally, "provide atonement for us." Deliverance from sin and suffering, for their good and God's glory, often distinguish the prayers of Old Testament saints (compare :- ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-10" class="com-number"