Psalm 79:12

12 E rendi ai nostri vicini a sette doppi in seno il vituperio che t’hanno fatto, o Signore!

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 Perché direbbero le nazioni: Dov’è l’Iddio loro? Fa’ che la vendetta del sangue sparso de’ tuoi servitori sia nota fra le nazioni, dinanzi agli occhi nostri.

11 Giunga dinanzi a te il gemito de’ prigionieri; secondo la potenza del tuo braccio, scampa quelli che son condannati a morte.

12 E rendi ai nostri vicini a sette doppi in seno il vituperio che t’hanno fatto, o Signore!

13 E noi, tuo popolo e gregge del tuo pasco, ti celebreremo in perpetuo, pubblicheremo la tua lode per ogni età.