Psalm 79:12

12 Señor, haz que sientan nuestros vecinos,siete veces y en carne propia,el oprobio 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 van a decir las naciones:«¿Dónde está su Dios?»Permítenos ver, y muéstrales a los pueblos paganoscómo tomas venganza de la sangre de tus siervos.

11 Que lleguen a tu presencialos gemidos de los cautivos,y por la fuerza de tu brazosalva a los condenados a muerte.

12 Señor, haz que sientan nuestros vecinos,siete veces y en carne propia,el oprobio que han lanzado contra ti.

13 Y nosotros, tu pueblo y ovejas de tu prado,te alabaremos por siempre;de generación en generacióncantaremos tus alabanzas.