A Psalm of Asaph. A lament psalm.
v.1-5 The nations have destroyed Jerusalem. How long, O Lord?
v.6-12 Petition for God to act. Deliver us, O God. (v.6-7 see Jer 10:25)
v.13 Vow to give thanks and praise to God, forever.
Asaph asks God to deliver the nation for his name’s sake. Whatever we do should likewise be for God’s glory. (1 Cor 10:31)