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 …
But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us …
But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great …
Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for …
Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.
Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.
Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among themselves.
All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for their hurt, to be …