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Psalm 79:12

American Standard Version

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

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Psalm 79:12 in other translations

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

Psalm 79:12 · World English Bible

Psalm 79:12 in context

  1. 10Wherefore should the nations say, Where is their God? Let the avenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed Be known among the nations in our sight.
  2. 11Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee: According to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to death;
  3. 12And render unto our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom Their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.
  4. 13So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture Will give thee thanks for ever: We will show forth thy praise to all generations.