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Psalms 136

The Book of Psalms

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Chapter 137

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  By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.  

 

 

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  On the willows in the midst of it, We hung up our harps.  

 

 

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  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!'  

 

 

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  How can we sing Yahweh's song in a foreign land?  

 

 

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  If I forget you, Jerusalem, Let my right hand forget its skill.  

 

 

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  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.  

 

 

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  Remember, Yahweh, against the children of Edom, The day of Jerusalem; Who said, 'Raze it! Raze it even to its foundation!'  

 

 

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  Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, He will be happy who rewards you, As you have served us.  

 

 

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  Happy shall he be, Who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock. Psalm 138 By David.  

 

 

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Psalms 138

 

 

 

 

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