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Psalm 79:12

World English Bible

Pay back to our neighbors seven times into their bosom
their reproach with which they have reproached you, Lord.

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Psalm 79:12 in other translations

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

Psalm 79:12 · American Standard Version

Psalm 79:12 in context

  1. 10Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?”
    Let it be known among the nations, before our eyes,
    that vengeance for your servants’ blood is being poured out.
  2. 11Let the sighing of the prisoner come before you.
    According to the greatness of your power, preserve those who are sentenced to death.
  3. 12Pay back to our neighbors seven times into their bosom
    their reproach with which they have reproached you, Lord.
  4. 13So we, your people and sheep of your pasture,
    will give you thanks forever.
    We will praise you forever, to all generations.