Psalm 79:4 (WEB)
We have become a reproach to our neighbors, a scoffing and derision to those who are around us.
Fathers and councils · 3
Augustine of Hippo
““We have become,” he saith, “a reproach to our neighbours” (ver. 4).” — the author cites it
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Theodoret of Cyrus
“‘We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us,’ because wicked doctrines have come into Thy inheritance.” — editor's note: Psalm lxxix. 4
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Gregory of Nazianzus
“Thou art angry, and we have sinned, says one of old, making confession; and it is now time for me to say the opposite, “We have sinned, and Thou art angry:” therefore have we become a reproach to our neighbours.” — editor's note: Ps. lxxix. 4.
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Cross-references · 1
Psalm 79:4 and Daniel 9:16 share the same wording (9 words).