Thematic Bible
Psalm 137:1 (show verse)
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
Psalm 137:2 (show verse)
On the willows in its midst, we hung up our harps.
Psalm 137:3 (show verse)
For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs. Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy: "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!"
Psalm 137:4 (show verse)
How can we sing Yahweh's song in a foreign land?
Psalm 137:5 (show verse)
If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill.
Psalm 137:6 (show verse)
Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don't remember you; if I don't prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy.
Psalm 137:7 (show verse)
Remember, Yahweh, against the children of Edom, the day of Jerusalem; who said, "Raze it! Raze it even to its foundation!"
Psalm 137:8 (show verse)
Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, he will be happy who rewards you, as you have served us.
Psalm 137:9 (show verse)
Happy shall he be, who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock. By David.