Psalms 74:2
“Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.”
Psalms 74:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Remember thy congregation, which thou hast possessed from the beginning. The sceptre of thy inheritance which thou hast redeemed: mount Sion in which thou hast dwelt.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Remember thy congregation, which thou hast gotten of old, Which thou hast redeemed to be the tribe of thine inheritance; And mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
- DARBYDarby
- Remember thine assembly, which thou hast purchased of old, which thou hast redeemed to be the portion of thine inheritance, this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Remember your congregation, which you purchased of old, which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your inheritance; Mount Zion, in which you have lived.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Remember Thy company. Thou didst purchase of old, Thou didst redeem the rod of Thy inheritance, This mount Zion ; Thou didst dwell in it.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
Context: Psalms 74
1{Maschil of Asaph.} O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?
2Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
3Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary.
4Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensigns for signs.
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.