Psalms 74:11

9 We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.

10 O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?

Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom.

12 For God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.

13 Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters.

This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Why do You withdraw Your strong right hand? Stretch it out to destroy them!
KJV
Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom.
WEB
Why do you draw back your hand, even your right hand? Take it from your chest and consume them!
ASV
Why drawest thou back thy hand, even thy right hand? [Pluck it] out of thy bosom [and] consume [them].
DARBY
Why withdrawest thou thy hand, and thy right hand? [pluck it] out of thy bosom: consume [them].
BLB
Why do You turn back Your hand, and Your right hand? May You remove [it] from the midst of Your bosom!
ÅB
Hvorfor drar du din hånd, din høyre hånd tilbake? Ta den ut av din barm og ødelegg!
OTB
Hvorfor holder du tilbake din hånd, til og med din høyre hånd?
Løs den fra din barm og bring rettferdighet!
B1930
Hvorfor drar du din hånd, din høire hånd tilbake? Ta den ut av din barm og ødelegg!

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