We are a reproach to our [a]neighbors, even a scorn and derision unto them that are round about us.

Lord, how long wilt thou be angry, forever? shall thy jealousy [b]burn like fire?

(A)Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy Name.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 79:4 Whereof some came of Abraham but were degenerate: and others were open enemies to thy religion, but they both laughed at our miseries.
  2. Psalm 79:5 Wilt thou utterly consume us for our sins, before thou takest us to mercy?

We are objects of contempt to our neighbors,
    of scorn(A) and derision to those around us.(B)

How long,(C) Lord? Will you be angry(D) forever?
    How long will your jealousy burn like fire?(E)
Pour out your wrath(F) on the nations
    that do not acknowledge(G) you,
on the kingdoms
    that do not call on your name;(H)

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