Tehillim 79:4

4 We are become a reproach to our shekhenim (neighbors), a scorn and derision to them that are around us.

Tehillim 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 ) .

Tehillim 79:4 In-Context

2 The dead bodies of Thy avadim have they given to be food unto the oph HaShomayim, the basar of Thy Chasidim, unto the beasts of the earth.

3 Their shefach dahm (shedding of blood) is like mayim all around Yerushalayim; and there is none to bury them.

4 We are become a reproach to our shekhenim (neighbors), a scorn and derision to them that are around us.

5 How long, Hashem? Wilt Thou be angry lanetzach (forever)? Shall Thy kina (jealousy) burn like eish?

6 Pour out Thy wrath upon the Goyim that have no da’as of Thee, and upon the mamlachot that have not called upon Thy Shem.