You makeus a reproachto our neighbors,A scoffingand a derisionto those aroundus.
We havebecomea reproachto our neighbors,A scoffingand derisionto those aroundus.
You makeus an objectof contentionto our neighbors,And our enemieslaughamong themselves.
Allwho passalongthe wayplunderhim; He hasbecomea reproachto his neighbors.
With whichYour enemieshave reproached,O LORD,With whichthey have reproachedthe footstepsof Your anointed.
For thussaysthe LORD,"You were soldfor nothingand you will be redeemedwithoutmoney."
I will makethem a terror[and an] evilfor allthe kingdomsof the earth,as a reproachand a proverb,a tauntand a cursein allplaceswhereI will scatterthem.
"Now was not Israela laughingstockto you? Orwas he caughtamong thieves?For eachtimeyou speakabout him you shake[your head in scorn].
"You shall becomea horror,a proverb,and a tauntamong allthe peoplewherethe LORDdrivesyou.
