Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.

General references

Bible References

Makest

Psalm 79:4
We have become an object of reproach
to our neighbors,
a source of mockery and ridicule
to those around us.
Psalm 80:6
You make us quarrel with our neighbors;
our enemies make fun of us.
Psalm 89:51
how Your enemies have ridiculed, Lord,
how they have ridiculed every step of Your anointed.
Jeremiah 24:9
I will make them an object of horror and disaster to all the kingdoms of the earth, a disgrace, an object of scorn, ridicule, and cursing, wherever I have banished them.
Ezekiel 36:19
I dispersed them among the nations, and they were scattered among the countries. I judged them according to their conduct and actions.

Scorn

Psalm 123:3
Show us favor, Lord, show us favor,
for we’ve had more than enough contempt.
Jeremiah 48:27
Wasn’t Israel a laughingstock to you? Was he ever found among thieves? For whenever you speak of him you shake your head.”

General references

Psalm 89:50
Remember, Lord, the ridicule against Your servants—
in my heart I carry abuse from all the peoples—
Lamentations 3:14
I am a laughingstock to all my people,
mocked by their songs all day long.

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