Psalms 137:1 (WEB)
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.

Psalms 137:2 (WEB)
On the willows in the midst of it, We hung up our harps.

Psalms 137:3 (WEB)
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!"

Psalms 137:4 (WEB)
How can we sing Yahweh's song in a foreign land?

Psalms 137:5 (WEB)
If I forget you, Jerusalem, Let my right hand forget its skill.

Psalms 137:6 (WEB)
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.

Psalms 137:7 (WEB)
Remember, Yahweh, against the children of Edom, The day of Jerusalem; Who said, "Raze it! Raze it even to its foundation!"

Psalms 137:8 (WEB)
Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, He will be happy who rewards you, As you have served us.

Psalms 137:9 (WEB)
Happy shall he be, Who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock.
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