John Gill's Exposition on Psalms 79:12

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And render unto our neighbours seven fold into their bosom, ec.] Not seven fold for one, as the Targum paraphrases it, or a seven fold punishment for one sin; but that he would recompense their sins, or punish for them, and take vengeance on them, largely, abundantly, though not beyond measure, or exceeding the rules of justice; (see <010415>Genesis 4:15 <420638> Luke 6:38), the reproach with which they have reproached thee, O Lord; by denying his being, or calling in question his perfections of power, truth, and goodness, to help his people; speaking ill of his providence, despising his word and ordinances, and even reproaching his people in reproaching him, (<198950>Psalm 89:50,51), and this is what a righteous recompence is desired for; (see <250364>Lamentations 3:64).

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