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Psalms 79:4

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4 We have become 1a taunt to our neighbors, 2mocked and derided by those around us.
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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 ) .

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Psalms 79:4 In-Context

2 They have given the bodies of your servants to the birds of the heavens for food, the flesh of your faithful to the beasts of the earth.
3 They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there was no one to bury them.
4 We have become a taunt to our neighbors, mocked and derided by those around us.
5 How long, O LORD? Will you be angry forever? Will your jealousy burn like fire?
6 Pour out your anger on the nations that do not know you, and on the kingdoms that do not call upon your name!

Cross References 2

  • 1. Daniel 9:16; See Psalms 44:13
  • 2. Daniel 9:16; See Psalms 44:13
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