Psalm 79:12

New International Reader's Version

Lord, our neighbors have laughed at you. Pay them back seven times for what they have done.

Cross References

Genesis 4:15

But the Lord said to him, “No. Anyone who kills you will be paid back seven times.” The Lord put a mark on Cain. Then anyone who found him wouldn’t kill him.

Psalm 44:16

That’s because they laugh at me and attack me with their words. They want to get even with me.

Psalm 74:10

God, how long will your enemies make fun of you? Will they attack you with their words forever?

Psalm 89:52

Give praise to the Lord forever! Amen and Amen.

Proverbs 6:31

But when he is caught, he must pay seven times as much as he stole. It may even cost him everything he has.

Jeremiah 32:18

You show your love to thousands of people. But you cause the sins of parents to affect even their children. Great and powerful God, your name is the Lord Who Rules Over All.

Ezekiel 35:12

“You will know that I have heard all the terrible things you said. You said them about those who live in the mountains of Israel. You made fun of them. You said, ‘They have been destroyed. They’ve been handed over to us. Let’s wipe them out.’

Ezekiel 36:7

So the Lord and King says, “I raise my hand and make a promise. I promise that the nations around you will also be laughed at.

Leviticus 26:21

“ ‘Suppose you continue to be my enemy. And suppose you still refuse to listen to me. Then I will multiply your troubles many times because of your sins.

Leviticus 26:28

Then I will be angry with you. I will be your enemy. I myself will again punish you for your sins over and over.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you. A good amount will be poured into your lap. It will be pressed down, shaken together, and running over. The same amount you give will be measured out to you.”