Psalms 79:4

4 We suffer the taunts of our neighbors, we are mocked and scorned by those around us.

Psalms 79:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 79:4

We are become a reproach to our neighbours
That is, those that remained; so the Jews were to the Edomites, especially at the time of the Babylonish captivity, ( Psalms 137:7 ) ,

a scorn and derision to them that are round about us;
as the Christians in all ages have been to the men of the world, and especially will be insulted and triumphed over when the witnesses are slain, ( Revelation 11:10 ) .

Psalms 79:4 In-Context

2 They have given the corpses of your servants as food for the birds in the air, yes, the flesh of those faithful to you for the wild animals of the earth.

3 All around Yerushalayim they have shed their blood like water, and no one is left to bury them.

4 We suffer the taunts of our neighbors, we are mocked and scorned by those around us.

5 How long, ADONAI? Will you be angry forever? How long will your jealousy burn like fire?

6 Pour out your wrath on the nations that don't know you, on the kingdoms that don't call out your name;