Psalm 79:4

4 We have become a disgrace to our neighbors, an object of ridicule and contempt 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 have given the dead bodies of your servants to the birds for food. They have given the flesh of your godly ones to the animals.

3 They have shed the blood of your people around Jerusalem as though it were water. There is no one to bury your people.

4 We have become a disgrace to our neighbors, an object of ridicule and contempt to those around us.

5 How long, O LORD? Will you remain angry forever? Will your fury continue to burn like fire?

6 Pour your fury on the nations that do not know you, on the kingdoms that have not called you.