Psalm 79:12

12 Y devuelve a nuestros vecinos siete veces en su seno la afrenta con que te han ofendido, Señor.

Psalm 79:12 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 79:12

And render unto our neighbours seven fold into their bosom,
ec.] Not seven fold for one, as the Targum paraphrases it, or a seven fold punishment for one sin; but that he would recompense their sins, or punish for them, and take vengeance on them, largely, abundantly, though not beyond measure, or exceeding the rules of justice; see ( Genesis 4:15 ) ( Luke 6:38 ) ,

the reproach with which they have reproached thee, O Lord;
by denying his being, or calling in question his perfections of power, truth, and goodness, to help his people; speaking ill of his providence, despising his word and ordinances, and even reproaching his people in reproaching him, ( Psalms 89:50 Psalms 89:51 ) , and this is what a righteous recompence is desired for; see ( Lamentations 3:64 ) .

Psalm 79:12 In-Context

10 ¿Por qué han de decir las naciones: Dónde está su Dios? Sea notoria entre las naciones, a nuestra vista, la venganza por la sangre derramada de tus siervos.

11 Llegue a tu presencia el gemido del cautivo; conforme a la grandeza de tu poder preserva a los condenados a muerte.

12 Y devuelve a nuestros vecinos siete veces en su seno la afrenta con que te han ofendido, Señor.

13 Y nosotros, pueblo tuyo y ovejas de tu prado, te daremos gracias para siempre; a todas las generaciones hablaremos de tu alabanza. Lirios; Testimonio. Salmo de Asaf.