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Psalms 79:12

Psalms chapter 79 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.11Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee: According to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to death;

v.12This passage

v.13So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture Will give thee thanks for ever: We will show forth thy praise to all generations.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 6:31

    But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; He shall give all the substance of his house.

  • Psalms 44:16

    For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth, By reason of the enemy and the avenger.

  • Leviticus 26:21

    And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me, I will bring seven times more plagues upon you according to your sins.

  • Genesis 4:15

    And Jehovah said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And Jehovah appointed a sign for Cain, lest any finding him should smite him.

  • Psalms 74:10

    How long, O God, shall the adversary reproach? Shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?

  • Psalms 74:18

    Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Jehovah, And that a foolish people hath blasphemed thy name.