Bible verse
Pay back into the laps of our neighbors sevenfold the reproach they hurled at You, O Lord.
Psalm 79:12 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 79.
8 Do not hold past sins against us; let Your compassion come quickly, for we are brought low.
9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name.
10 Why should the nations ask, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations Your vengeance for the bloodshed of Your servants.
11 May the groans of the captives reach You; by the strength of Your arm preserve those condemned to death.
12 Pay back into the laps of our neighbors sevenfold the reproach they hurled at You, O Lord.
13 Then we Your people, the sheep of Your pasture, will thank You forever; from generation to generation we will declare Your praise.
KJV
And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.
ASV
And render unto our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom Their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.
ERV
And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.
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