Psalms 79:12
and render to our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom their reproach with which they have reproached thee, O LORD,
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Genesis 4:15And LORD said to him, Therefore whoever kills Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And LORD appointed a sign for Cain, lest any who finds him should smite him.
Leviticus 26:28then I will walk contrary to you in wrath, and I also will chastise you seven times for your sins.
Psalms 74:10How long, O God, shall the adversary reproach? Shall the enemy blaspheme thy name forever?
Psalms 89:52Blessed be LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
Isaiah 65:5who say, Stand by thyself, do not come near to me, for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
Jeremiah 32:18who show loving kindness to thousands, and recompense the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their sons after them, the great, the mighty God. LORD of hosts is his name,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 79:7-13
Petitions for Succor and Relief; Petitions for Deliverance. 6 Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name. 7 For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place. 8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. 9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake. 10 Wherefore should the… Read the whole commentary →