Psa 79:12 | JFB | STEP | 12. into their bosom-- The lap or folds of the dress is used by Eastern people for receiving articles. The figure denotes retaliation (compare , ). They reproached God as well as His people.

‏ Psalms 79:12

12. into their bosom--The lap or folds of the dress is used by Eastern people for receiving articles. The figure denotes retaliation (compare Is 65:6, 7). They reproached God as well as His people.