Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:
Hear
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Bible References
Hear
Psalm 123:3
Have mercy on us, LORD, have mercy on us, for we have endured much contempt.
Turn
1 Samuel 17:26
David spoke to the men who stood by him, saying, "What shall be done to the man who kills this Philistine, and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?"
Psalm 79:12
Pay back to our neighbors seven times into their bosom their reproach with which they have reproached you, Lord.
Proverbs 3:34
Surely he is scornful to scoffers, but he gives grace to the humble.
Hosea 12:14
Ephraim has bitterly provoked anger. Therefore his blood will be left on him, and his Lord will repay his contempt.
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Proverbs 18:3
When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.
Lamentations 3:14
I have become a laughingstock to all my people, and their song all the day.