Psalms 79:4

4 We are something our neighbors joke about. The nations around us laugh at us and make fun of us.

Psalms 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 ) .

Psalms 79:4 In-Context

2 They have given the dead bodies of your people as food to the birds of the air. They have given the bodies of your faithful people to the animals of the earth.

3 They have poured out the blood of your people like water all around Jerusalem. No one is left to bury the dead.

4 We are something our neighbors joke about. The nations around us laugh at us and make fun of us.

5 Lord, how long will you be angry with us? Will it be forever? How long will your jealousy burn like fire?

6 Pour out your burning anger on the nations that don't pay any attention to you. Pour it out on the kingdoms that don't worship you.