Psalms 79:12

And render to our neighbours seuen folde into their bosome their reproche, wherewith they haue reproched thee, O Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

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 prisoners come before thee: according to thy mightie arme preserue the children of death,

13So wee thy people, and sheepe of thy pasture shall praise thee for euer: and from generation to generation we will set foorth thy praise.

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Cross References

Genesis 4:15Then the Lord said vnto him, Doubtlesse whosoeuer slayeth Kain, he shalbe punished seue folde. And the Lord set a marke vpon Kain, lest any man finding him should kill him.

Leviticus 26:28Then will I walke stubburnly in mine anger against you, and I will also chastice you seuen times more according to your sinnes.

Psalms 74:10O God, howe long shall the aduersarie reproche thee? shall the enemie blaspheme thy Name for euer?

Psalms 89:52Praised be the Lord for euermore. So be it, euen so be it.

Isaiah 65:5Which say, Stand apart, come not neere to me: for I am holier then thou: these are a smoke in my wrath and a fire that burneth all the day.

Jeremiah 32:18Thou shewest mercie vnto thousands, and recompensest the iniquitie of the fathers into the bosome of their children after them: O God the great and mightie, whose Name is ye Lord of hostes,

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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