Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 79:9-10
Psalms 79:9-10. Help us, O God of our salvation From whom we have often received, and from whom alone we now expect salvation, that is, deliverance, or protection; for the glory of thy name Which is now obscured by the insolence and blasphemy of thine enemies, who ascribe their conquest to their idols, and triumph over thee, no less than over thy people, as one unable to deliver them out of their hands: see Daniel 3:15. Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God He whom they... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 79:9
Help us, O God of our salvation - On whom our salvation depends; who alone can save us.For the glory of thy name - That thy name may be honored. We are thy professed people; we have been redeemed by thee; and thine honor will be affected by the question whether we are saved or destroyed, It is the highest and purest ground for prayer, that the glory or honor of God may be promoted. See the notes at Matthew 6:9, notes at Matthew 6:13; notes at John 12:28; notes at Daniel 9:19.And deliver us -... read more