Salmos 79:12

12 Y devuelve a nuestros vecinos en su seno siete tantos de su deshonra, con que te han deshonrado, oh SEÑOR

Salmos 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 ) .

Salmos 79:12 In-Context

10 Porque dirán los gentiles: ¿Dónde está su Dios? Sea notorio en los gentiles, delante de nuestros ojos, la venganza de la sangre de tus siervos, que se ha derramado

11 Entre delante de ti el gemido de los presos; conforme a la grandeza de tu brazo preserva a los sentenciados a muerte

12 Y devuelve a nuestros vecinos en su seno siete tantos de su deshonra, con que te han deshonrado, oh SEÑOR

13 Y nosotros, pueblo tuyo, y ovejas de tu prado, te alabaremos para siempre; por generación y generación cantaremos tus alabanzas