Psalms 79:4
We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 79 connects to 10 cross-references. A communal lament of Asaph mourning the defilement of Jerusalem and the temple, likely reflecting the Babylonian destruction. The nations are asked how long they will be angry while Israel's blood is poured out. The psalmist appeals to God's jealousy …
Other Translations
We are become a reproach to our neighbors, A scoffing and derision to them that are round about us.
We have been a reproach to our neighbours, A scorn and a derision to our surrounders.
We are looked down on by our neighbours, we are laughed at and made sport of by those who are round us.
Cross References
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the Lord shall lead thee.
Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I …
For thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; As mine anger and my fury hath been poured …
To wit, Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah, and the kings thereof, and the princes thereof, to make them a …
And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for their hurt, to be …
Neither will I cause men to hear in thee the shame of the heathen any more, neither shalt thou bear …
Therefore prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord God; Because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on …
And thou shalt know that I am the Lord, and that I have heard all thy blasphemies which thou hast …
O Lord, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let thine anger and thy fury be turned away from …
Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for …