Psalms 79:12

Pay back into the laps of our neighbors sevenfold the reproach they hurled at You, O Lord.

Majority Standard Bible

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

11May the groans of the captives reach You; by the strength of Your arm preserve those condemned to death.

13Then we Your people, the sheep of Your pasture, will thank You forever; from generation to generation we will declare Your praise.

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Cross References

Genesis 4:15“Not so!” replied the LORD. “If anyone slays Cain, then Cain will be avenged sevenfold.” And the LORD placed a mark on Cain, so that no one who found him would kill him.

Leviticus 26:28then I will walk in fury against you, and I, even I, will punish you sevenfold for your sins.

Psalms 74:10How long, O God, will the enemy taunt You? Will the foe revile Your name forever?

Psalms 89:52Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and amen.

Isaiah 65:5They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.

Jeremiah 32:18You show loving devotion to thousands but lay the iniquity of the fathers into the laps of their children after them, O great and mighty God whose name is the LORD of Hosts,

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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