Psalm 79:4

4 We have become a taunt to our neighbors, a derision and a scorn 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 bodies of your servants as food for the birds of the heavens, the flesh of your faithful to [the] beasts of [the] earth.

3 They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there was none to bury [them].

4 We have become a taunt to our neighbors, a derision and a scorn to those around us.

5 How long, O Yahweh? Will you be angry forever? Will your jealousy burn like fire?

6 Pour out your anger on the nations that do not know you, and on [the] kingdoms that do not call on your name,