3 Denn dort verlangten, die uns gefangen hielten, Lieder von uns, unsere Peiniger forderten Jubel: Singt für uns eines der Lieder Zions! Psalm 137. Psalm 137 (NIV) 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. Psalm 137 1By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion.. 2There on the poplars we hung our harps, . A psalm. we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, ‘Sing us one of the songs of Zion!’. Michael, the prince of Jerusalem, answers in Psalm 137:7, Remember, O Lord, etc. Psalm 83:4 "Come," they say, "let us destroy them as a nation, so that Israel's name is remembered no more." - By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered Zion. That takes the infants from their mothers' breasts, or out of their arms, and dashes out their brains against a "rock", as the word signifies. 4 How can we sing the songs of the LORD while in a foreign land? 6 May my tongue … “Tear it down,” they cried, “tear it down to its foundations!”. and the one who devises evil schemes is hated. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? 14 The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways,(N)    and the good rewarded for theirs. May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not consider Jerusalem my highest joy. 8 Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction, … The psalm is a … Its Latin title is "Super flumina Babylonis". when we remembered Zion. 5 I know that the … By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. One verse per line Red Letter Cross References Footnotes Strongs Numbers Hide Verse Numbers Close. Psalm 137 - Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept as we thought of Jerusalem. but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!" In English it is generally known as "By the rivers of Babylon", which is how its first words are translated in the King James Version. You discern my going out a ( P) to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Psalm 137. You have searched me, Lord,and you know me. The voice of the Holy Spirit responds in Psalm 137:5, Psalm 137:6, If I forget thee, etc. 4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,    but from the strength of an ox(D) come abundant harvests. Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. (AN), 33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning(AO)    and even among fools she lets herself be known.[b]. (AG), 29 Whoever is patient has great understanding,(AH)    but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. 137 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. Gabriel, the prince of Zion, then addresses the destroyer of the Babylonish nation, in Psalm 137:8, Psalm 137:9, Happy shall be he that rewardeth thee, etc. (Z)    But those who plan what is good find[a] love and faithfulness. NIV 5 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. will hold me fast. Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks. but the prudent give thought to their steps. Scripture Formatting. NIV 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. Verse. Gordon Churchyard. NIV 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, ESV 3 For there our captors required of us songs, and our tormentors, mirth, saying, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!" 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? Psalm 137. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song Or, "words of a song" F26.To repeat the words of one of the songs of Zion, as it is afterwards expressed: this the Babylonians did, as the Targum; who were they that carried the Jews into captivity; and this is given as a reason why they hung their harps on willows, and were so sorrowful, because such a request as this was made; Red Letter. 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept. 5 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its … You discern my going out a Psalm 137. They stedfastly resolved to keep up this affection. Psalm 137 New International Version (NIV) Psalm 137. 3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,(B)    but the lips of the wise protect them.(C). Psalm 137 King James Version (KJV) 137 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. Our tormentors insisted on a joyful hymn: “Sing us one of those songs of Jerusalem!” But how can we sing the songs of the LORD while in a pagan land? Watch Queue Queue 19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good,    and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Psalm 137 1 Psalm 137 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. 2 There on the poplars. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? When we remembered Zion. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord. In English it is generally known as "By the rivers of Babylon", which is how its first words are translated in the King James Version. 5 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand … 4 How shall we sing the Lord 's song in a strange land? for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”. 5 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand … Psalm 137 New International Version 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. when we remembered Zion. Psa 137:2 - There on the poplars we hung our … Psalm 137:6 Parallel. You know when I sit and when I rise;you perceive my thoughts from afar. 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. All rights reserved. Font Size. Psalm 137:9 "Happy [shall he be], that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones." (C)2 There on the poplars(D)    we hung our harps,(E)3 for there our captors(F) asked us for songs,    our tormentors demanded(G) songs of joy;    they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”(H). 2 There on the poplars. Psalm 139For the director of music. 137. but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. 4 For the Lord has chosen Jacob to be his own, Israel to be his treasured possession. 6 May my tongue cling to … 7 Remember, Lord, what the Edomites(N) did    on the day Jerusalem fell. 1 By the rivers of Babylon p we sat and wept q. when we remembered Zion. They stedfastly resolved to keep up this affection. Psalm 137. A word list at the end explains the other words that have a *star by them. 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord. Psalm 137 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. Proud member 5 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. Psalm 137 - Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept as we thought of Jerusalem. we hanged. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy. (O), 15 The simple believe anything,    but the prudent give thought to their steps.(P). Of David. You know when I sit and when I rise;you perceive my thoughts from afar. Psalm 37#This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.Of David. Psalm 137 1 Psalm 137 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. Psalm 137. 5 An honest witness does not deceive,    but a false witness pours out lies. Psalms 137:8. This is a most affecting picture. NIV / Psalms / Psalm 137 / Psalm 137:8; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord. Psalm 137. „By the rivers of Babylon …“ – sind Teil mehrerer erfolgreicher Musikstücke geworden. Psalm 137 Einheitsübersetzung 2016 Rückblick der Verbannten auf ihr Heimweh nach Zion 1 An den Strömen von Babel, da saßen wir und wir weinten, wenn wir Zions gedachten. but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. Commentary. Try it free for 30 days. Psalm 137 (NIV) 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. New International Version. 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. 22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? Psalm 137 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and weptwhen we remembered Zion. 17 A quick-tempered person(S) does foolish things,(T)    and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.(U). but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Psalm 137. Psalm Chapter 137: 1By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. Willows were so plentiful at Babylon on the banks of the Euphrates, that Isaiah calls it the brook or river of willows. Scripture Formatting × Scripture Formatting. Psa 137:1 - By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows - The ערבים arabim or willows were very plentiful in Babylon. 104:27; 145:15 plundered us requested mirth, Saying, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How shall we sing the Lord … Psalm 33:2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing to him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.. Psalm 81:2 Take a psalm, and bring here the tambourine, the pleasant harp with the psaltery.. Isaiah 24:8 The mirth of tabrets ceases, the noise of them that rejoice ends, the joy … Watch Queue Queue. The vividness of the final verse is justified if one remembers a simple fact: … 35 A king delights in a wise servant,    but a shameful servant arouses his fury.(AQ). Psalm 137 :: New International Version (NIV) Strong's. and the light become night around me,”. Of David. For our captors demanded a song from us. 3for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”. How can we sing the songs of the LORD while in a foreign land? we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”. By the rivers of Babylon - These might have been the Tigris and Euphrates, or their branches, or streams that flowed into them. Salem Media Group. The notes explain some of the words with a *star by them. Psa 137:1. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!" On the willows there we hung up our harps. Psalm 137. ESV 2 On the willows there we hung up our lyres. By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. Psalm 137. we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”. Psalm 137:2 Parallel. Commentary. (AJ), 31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,(AK)    but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. Praise the name of the Lord; praise him, you servants of the Lord, 2 you who minister in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. In their captivity and dispersion, it was customary for the Jews to hold their religious meetings on the banks of rivers. An EasyEnglish Translation with Notes (about 1200 word vocabulary) on Psalm 137. www.easyenglish.bible. 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord. Psalm 137. It contains a cry in captivity (verses 1-4), a vow of remembrance (verses 5-6), and a prayer for judgment (verses 7-9). Psalm 137. (AF), 28 A large population is a king’s glory,    but without subjects a prince is ruined. 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. Psa 137:1. 137 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. Psalm 137. 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 5If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. but the tent of the upright will flourish. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Remember, LORD, what the Edomites did on the day Jerusalem fell. By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. The Levites answer from the porch of the temple, in Psalm 137:4, How shall we sing, etc. 24 The wealth of the wise is their crown,    but the folly of fools yields folly. 10 Each heart knows its own bitterness,    and no one else can share its joy. Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. (AL), 32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,(AM)    but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God. ( A) of those who do wrong; ( B) 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, ( C) like green plants they will soon die away. Darby Bible Translation By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down; yea, we wept when we remembered Zion. For our captors demanded a song from us. Listen to the Bible. 1 Praise the Lord. Psalm 137. 2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. 1 By the rivers of Babylon p we sat and wept q. when we remembered Zion. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? Psalm 137:7 Parallel. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 11 If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me. Psalm 137. 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. NIV 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. ESV 1 By the waters of Babylon, there we sat down and wept, when we remembered Zion. Psalm 137 New International Version (NIV) Psalm 137. When suffering, we should recollect with godly sorrow our forfeited mercies, and our sins by which we lost them. Psalm 137 is the 137th psalm of the Book of Psalms, and as such it is included in the Hebrew Bible. You have searched me, Lord,and you know me. New International Version. 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord(I)    while in a foreign land?5 If I forget you,(J) Jerusalem,    may my right hand forget its skill.6 May my tongue cling to the roof(K) of my mouth    if I do not remember(L) you,if I do not consider Jerusalem(M)    my highest joy. Those that rejoice in God, for his sake make Jerusalem their joy. 5 If I … 2 There on the poplars. and for their children it will be a refuge. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. It is Psalm 136 in the slightly different numbering system of the Greek Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate versions of the Bible. 2 There on the poplars. but those who despise him are devious in their ways. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. Commentary. turning a person from the snares of death. 4How can we sing the songs of the LORD while in a foreign land?. 9 Fools mock at making amends for sin,    but goodwill is found among the upright. Upon the willows in the midst of it We hung … 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? NIV 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, NIV 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, NIV 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” New International Version. we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”. 7 Stay away from a fool,    for you will not find knowledge on their lips. Tools . Commentary on Psalm 137:5-9 (Read Psalm 137:5-9) What we love, we love to think of. (AI), 30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,    but envy rots the bones. There on the poplarswe hung our harps, for there our captors asked us for songs,our tormentors demanded songs of joy;they 13 For you created my inmost being; 4 How can we sing the songs of the LORD while in a foreign land? 8 If I go up to the heavens,q you are there; if I make my bedr in the depths, you are there. When suffering, we should recollect with godly sorrow our forfeited mercies, and our sins by which we lost them. 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. (, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Do not fret because of those who are evilor be envious of those who do 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept. New International Version. There on the poplars we hung our harps, Read verse in New International Version There on the poplars we hung our harps, Read verse in New International Version Longing for Zion in a Foreign Land. 18 The simple inherit folly,    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. To slay all when a city was sacked, both male and female, old and young, was a common … 3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, ( B) but the lips of the wise protect them. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Paragraph. 4How can we sing the songs of the LORD while in a foreign land?. (AB), 26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,(AC)    and for their children it will be a refuge. Psalm 137 Lament over the Destruction of Jerusalem - By the rivers of Babylon— there we sat down and there we wept when we remembered Zion. (O)“Tear it down,” they cried,    “tear it down to its foundations!”(P)8 Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction,(Q)    happy is the one who repays you    according to what you have done to us.9 Happy is the one who seizes your infants    and dashes them(R) against the rocks. The great quantity of them that were on the banks of the Euphrates caused Isaiah, Isaiah 15:7, to call it the brook or river of willows. Psalm 139For the director of music. when we remembered Zion. An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the Believer's Bible Commentary and the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV and NRSV) - is just a step away! (J), 12 There is a way that appears to be right,(K)    but in the end it leads to death.(L). Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Which, though it may seem a piece of cruelty, was but a just retaliation. This video is unavailable. Psalm 137. Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks. King James Bible By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We put away our harps, hanging them on the branches of poplar trees. 5 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its … r. 2 There on the poplars s. we hung our harps, t. 3 for there our captors u asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded v songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” w. 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord x. while in a foreign land? There on the poplarswe hung our harps, for there our captors asked us for songs,our tormentors demanded songs of joy;they Commentary on Psalm 137:5-9 (Read Psalm 137:5-9) What we love, we love to think of. 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!" 137 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. of World English Bible 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept. Psalm 137 King James Version (KJV). NIV 3 for there our … 23 All hard work brings a profit,    but mere talk leads only to poverty. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? 2 An die Weiden in seiner Mitte hängten wir unsere Leiern. (V), 20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,    but the rich have many friends. 3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. New International Version (NIV), they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”. An Experience of the Captivity. Psalm 137 1By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion.. 2There on the poplars we hung our harps, . 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!" Psalm 137:1 Parallel. … 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,(G)    but the folly of fools is deception.(H). Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 1 Do not fret because of those who are evil. 11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed,(I)    but the tent of the upright will flourish. 1 By the rivers of Babylon(A) we sat and wept(B)    when we remembered Zion. Psa 137:2. 3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. New International Version Update. Psalm 137: Continuing one of the more graphic imprecatory prayers, this psalm was written during the Babylonian captivity, or perhaps shortly afterward. 14 The wise woman builds her house,(A)    but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Tools . 12 even the darkness will not be dark. NIV 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. Those that rejoice in God, for his sake make Jerusalem their joy. (AA), 25 A truthful witness saves lives,    but a false witness is deceitful. Psalm 137 New International Version << Psalm 136 | Psalm 137 | Psalm 138 >> The Mourning of the Exiles in Babylon. All rights reserved worldwide. 5If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill.. 6May my tongue cling to the roof … Psalm 137:4: S Ne 12:46 New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. 2 We hung our harps. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Tools. Psalm 137 is the 137th psalm of the Book of Psalms, and as such it is included in the Hebrew Bible. Far be … 1 By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down, yea, we wept. Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction, happy is the one who repays you according to what you have done to us. Psalm 137. Psalm 74:7 They burned your sanctuary to the ground; they defiled the dwelling place of your Name. Listen to the Bible. Scripture quoted by permission. 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. Paragraph. Upon the willows in the midst of it. NIV 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. On the subject of imprecations (see the note on Psalm 109). 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? Words in brackets, ( ), are not in the *Hebrew Bible. Psa 137:1 - By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. when we remembered Zion. (AD), 27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,(AE)    turning a person from the snares of death. A psalm. and even among fools she lets herself be known. Psalm 137 (Ps 137 EU, nach Zählung der Septuaginta und der Vulgata: Psalm 136 VUL, lateinische Anfangsworte: Super flumina Babylonis) ist einer der bekanntesten biblischen Psalmen.Seine Eröffnungszeilen – „An den Strömen von Babel …“, engl. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? 34 Righteousness exalts a nation,(AP)    but sin condemns any people. Psalm 135-137 New International Version (NIV) Psalm 135. 5 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its … Red Letter. 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Extra Small Small Medium Large Additional Settings . 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. 3 For there those who carried us away captive asked of us a song, And those who # Ps. We put away our harps, hanging them on the branches of poplar trees. Psalm 137 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and weptwhen we remembered Zion. Of David. All rights reserved worldwide. Psa 137:2. NIV 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, NIV 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” NIV 4 How can we sing the songs of the LORD while in a foreign land? 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord … (W), 21 It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor,(X)    but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.(Y). (E), 6 The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.(F). Psalm 83:6 the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, Isaiah 34:5 If temporal advantages ever render a profession, the worst calamity has befallen him. Psalm 137. but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. The translated Bible text has yet to go through … If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. New International Version By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. 14 The wise woman builds her house, ( A) but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Verse. 16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,(Q)    but a fool(R) is hotheaded and yet feels secure. Psalm 137 :: New International Version (NIV) Strong's. 5 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. Psalm 137. Psalms 137. for you will not find knowledge on their lips. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? Psalms 137:3. For our captors demanded a song from us. or be envious. Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Tools. Commentary. Psalm 137 - Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept as we thought of Jerusalem. 5 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its … 2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,    but those who despise him are devious in their ways. Words in boxes are from the Bible. 3for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”. Psalm 137. 5 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. r. 2 There on the poplars s. we hung our harps, t. 3 for there our captors u asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded v songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” w. 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord x. while in a foreign land? 13 Even in laughter(M) the heart may ache,    and rejoicing may end in grief. 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed By the determinate counsel and decree of God, and according to divine predictions; see ( Jeremiah 50:1-51:64) ; so mystical Babylon, antichrist, and the man of sin, who therefore is called the son of perdition, ( 2 Thessalonians 2:3) ; because appointed to destruction, and shall certainly go into it, ( Revelation 17:8) ; or "O thou destroyer", as the Targum, … NIV®. 3 Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant. Psalm 137 New International Version (NIV) Psalm 137. Bible By the rivers of Babylon we sat down and wept ( a ) we and! His own, Israel to be his own, Israel to be his own, Israel be. A false witness is deceitful bow down in the midst thereof psalm 137 niv hanging them on the of! The stones. hanging them on the willows in the * Hebrew.. For the Lord email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, click. … Psalms 137:3 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 By Biblica, Inc.® Used By.. 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