Psalms 79:12

Pay our neighbors back sevenfold for the scorn they have heaped upon you, O Lord.

Open English Bible (US)

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 prisoner come before you; free the children of death by your mighty arm.

13Then we, your people, the flock of your pasture, will give thanks to you for evermore, and tell your praise to all generations.

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Cross References

Genesis 4:15But the Lord said to him, “If anyone kills you, the crime will be avenged sevenfold.” So the Lord placed a distinctive mark on Cain, to keep anyone who found him from killing him.

Psalms 74:10How long, O God, is the foe to insult? Shall the enemy spurn your name forever?

Psalms 89:52Blest be the Lord, for ever and ever. Amen and Amen.

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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