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Psalms 79:12

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.

Psalms 79:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 79:12

Theological / Devotional

Neighbours. The nations surrounding Israel, who gloried in Israel’s misfortune rather than attempting to help her against the invader (see on v. 4; cf. Ps. 44:13; Dan. 9:16).

Sevenfold. The idea is that of complete vengeance, seven being a symbol of completeness (see Gen. 4:15, 24; Ps. 12:6; Matt. 18:21, 22).

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