Psalms 79:4

4 (78-4) We are become a reproach to our neighbours: a scorn and derision to them that are round about 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 (78-2) They have given the dead bodies of thy servants to be meat for the fowls of the air: the flesh of thy saints for the beasts of the earth.

3 (78-3) They have poured out their blood as water, round about Jerusalem and there was none to bury them.

4 (78-4) We are become a reproach to our neighbours: a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.

5 (78-5) How long, O Lord, wilt thou be angry for ever: shall thy zeal be kindled like a fire?

6 (78-6) Pour out thy wrath upon the nations that have not known thee: and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name.