Psalms 74:19
“O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude of the wicked: forget not the congregation of thy poor for ever.”
Psalms 74:19 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude of the wicked: forget not the congregation of thy poor for ever.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Deliver not up to beasts the souls that confess to thee: and forget not to the end the souls of thy poor.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Oh deliver not the soul of thy turtle-dove unto the wild beast: Forget not the life of thy poor for ever.
- DARBYDarby
- Give not up the soul of thy turtle-dove unto the wild beast; forget not the troop of thine afflicted for ever.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Don't deliver the soul of your dove to wild beasts. Don't forget the life of your poor forever.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Give not up to a company, The soul of Thy turtle-dove, The company of Thy poor ones forget not for ever.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude of the wicked: forget not the congregation of thy poor for ever.
Context: Psalms 74
17Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter.
18Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.
19O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude of the wicked: forget not the congregation of thy poor for ever.
20Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.
21O let not the oppressed return ashamed: let the poor and needy praise thy name.
About Psalms 74: God, Why Have You Forsaken Us?
Psalm 74 is a cry of distress from the psalmist, as he sees the destruction of the temple and the city of Jerusalem by foreign nations. He pleads with God to remember His covenant and to intervene in the midst of their suffering.
Commentary
The psalmist's words are not just a lament over physical destruction, but also an outcry over the loss of a sense of God's presence and protection. He asks why God has forsaken His people, and why He appears to be silent in the face of their cries for help. In the midst of his sorrow, the psalmist remembers the great acts of God in the past, and begs for God to once again show His power and mercy. This psalm can provide comfort and guidance to anyone who is experiencing hardship and feels as though God is distant. It reminds us to cling to our faith and to continue seeking God, even in the darkest of times.