Psalms 137

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1. (Ps 137:1) By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
2. (Ps 137:2) On the willows in its midst, we hung up our harps.
3. (Ps 137:3) 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!"
4. (Ps 137:4) How can we sing Yahweh's song in a foreign land?
5. (Ps 137:5) If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill.
6. (Ps 137:6) 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.
7. (Ps 137:7) Remember, Yahweh, against the children of Edom, the day of Jerusalem; who said, "Raze it! Raze it even to its foundation!"
8. (Ps 137:8) Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, he will be happy who rewards you, as you have served us.
9. (Ps 137:9) Happy shall he be, who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock. By David.