Psalm 79:4

4 We've become a joke to our neighbors, nothing but objects of ridicule and disapproval to those around us.

Psalm 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 ) .

Psalm 79:4 In-Context

2 They've left your servants' bodies as food for the birds; they've left the flesh of your faithful to the wild animals of the earth.

3 They've poured out the blood of the faithful like water all around Jerusalem, and there's no one left to bury them.

4 We've become a joke to our neighbors, nothing but objects of ridicule and disapproval to those around us.

5 How long will you rage, LORD? Forever? How long will your anger burn like fire?

6 Pour out your wrath on the nations who don't know you, on the kingdoms that haven't called on your name.