Psalm 79:12

12 extendit palmites suos usque ad mare et usque ad Flumen propagines eius

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 dux itineris fuisti in conspectu eius et plantasti radices eius et implevit terram

11 operuit montes umbra eius et arbusta eius cedros Dei

12 extendit palmites suos usque ad mare et usque ad Flumen propagines eius

13 ut quid destruxisti maceriam eius et vindemiant eam omnes qui praetergrediuntur viam

14 exterminavit eam aper de silva et singularis ferus depastus est eam