Psalm 79:12

12 Oh Señor, multiplica siete veces tu venganza contra nuestros vecinos
por la burla que han lanzado contra ti.

Psalm 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 ) .

Psalm 79:12 In-Context

10 ¿Por qué se les permite a las naciones paganas burlarse
y preguntar: «Dónde está su Dios»?
Muéstranos tu venganza contra las naciones,
porque han derramado la sangre de tus siervos.

11 Escucha el lamento de los prisioneros.
Demuestra tu gran poder al salvar a los condenados a muerte.

12 Oh Señor, multiplica siete veces tu venganza contra nuestros vecinos
por la burla que han lanzado contra ti.

13 Entonces nosotros, tu pueblo, las ovejas de tu prado,
te agradeceremos por siempre y para siempre,
y alabaremos tu grandeza de generación en generación.