Psalm 79:12

12 En geef onze naburen zevenvoudig weder in hun schoot hun smaad, waarmede zij U, o Heere! gesmaad hebben.

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 Waarom zouden de heidenen zeggen: Waar is hun God? Laat de wraak des vergoten bloeds Uwer knechten onder de heidenen voor onze ogen bekend worden.

11 Laat het gekerm der gevangenen voor Uw aanschijn komen; behoud overig de kinderen des doods, naar de grootheid Uws arms.

12 En geef onze naburen zevenvoudig weder in hun schoot hun smaad, waarmede zij U, o Heere! gesmaad hebben.

13 Zo zullen wij, Uw volk en de schapen Uwer weide, U loven in eeuwigheid, van geslacht tot geslacht; wij zullen Uw roem vertellen.