Psalms 79:4
We have become a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and derision to those around us.
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ASV
We are become a reproach to our neighbors, A scoffing and derision to them that are round about us.
KJV
We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.
We are become a reproach to our neighbours,.... That is, those that remained; so the Jews were to the Edomites, especially at the time of the Babylonish captivity, Psa 137:7, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us; as the Christians in all ages have been to the men of the world, and especially will be insulted and triumphed over when the witnesses are slain, Rev 11:10.
But it has been the lot of the gospel-Israel to be made unjustly a reproach and derision; the apostles themselves were counted as the offscouring of all things.
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Ezekiel 36:15I will no longer allow the taunts of the nations to be heard against you, and you will no longer endure the reproach of the peoples or cause your nation to stumble, declares the…
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Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants, which I bear in my heart from so many people—
And I will raise up for them a garden of renown, and they will no longer be victims of famine in the land or bear the scorn of the nations.
The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy…
Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember…
Therefore, prophesy concerning the land of Israel and tell the mountains and hills, the ravines and valleys, that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I have spoken in My burning zeal because…
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Lamentations 5:1Remember, O LORD, what has happened to us. Look and see our disgrace!
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You have made us a reproach to our neighbors, a mockery and derision to those around us.
Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants, which I bear in my heart from so many people—
Remember my affliction and wandering, the wormwood and the gall.