Psalms 79:4

4 We have become a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.

Psalms 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 ) .

Psalms 79:4 In-Context

2 The dead bodies of Thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the heavens, the flesh of Thy saints unto the beasts of the earth.

3 Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem, and there was none to bury them.

4 We have become a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.

5 How long, LORD? Wilt Thou be angry for ever? Shall Thy jealousy burn like fire?

6 Pour out Thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known Thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon Thy name;