Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Because thou hast spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the people shall spoil thee; because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.

Bible References

The violence

Revelation 6:10
and they cried with a loud voice, saying: How long, Sovereign, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets: for God has avenged you on her.