Salmi 79:12

12 E rendi a’ nostri vicini in seno, a sette doppi, Il vituperio che ti hanno fatto, o Signore.

Salmi 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 ) .

Salmi 79:12 In-Context

10 Perchè direbbero le genti: Ove è l’Iddio loro? Fa’ che sia conosciuta fra le genti, nel nostro cospetto, La vendetta del sangue sparso de’ tuoi servitori.

11 Vengano davanti a te i gemiti de’ prigioni; Secondo la grandezza del tuo braccio, Scampa quelli che son condannati a morte.

12 E rendi a’ nostri vicini in seno, a sette doppi, Il vituperio che ti hanno fatto, o Signore.

13 E noi, tuo popolo, e greggia del tuo pasco, Ti celebreremo in perpetuo; E racconteremo la tua lode per ogni età.