Psa 79:9 | JFB | STEP | 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 ).

‏ Psalms 79:9

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 Ep 1:7).