Psalms 79:12

And recompense unto our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom their defiance wherewith they have defied thee, O Lord.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.

In Context

11Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee: according to the greatness of thy almighty power preserve thou those that are doomed to death;

13But we thy people and the flock of thy pasture will give thanks unto thee for ever: from generation to generation will we relate thy praise.

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Cross References

Genesis 4:15And the Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him seven-fold. And the Lord set a sign unto Cain, that any one finding him should not kill him.

Leviticus 26:28Then will I also walk contrary unto you in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you, sevenfold for your sins.

Psalms 74:10How long, O God, shall the adversary utter defiance? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?

Psalms 89:52(89:53) Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen.

Isaiah 65:5That say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the time.

Jeremiah 32:18Thou exercisest kindness unto the thousandth [generation], and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers unto the bosom of their children after them; [thou art] the Great, the Mighty God, the 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 →

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