< Psalms 137 >

1 For David, [a Psalm] of Jeremias. By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat; and wept when we remembered Sion. 2 We hung our harps on the willows in the midst of it. 3 For there they that had taken us captive asked of us the words of a song; and they that had carried us away [asked] a hymn, [saying], Sing us [one] of the songs of Sion. 4 How should we sing the Lord's song in a strange land? 5 If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget [its skill]. 6 May my tongue cleave to my throat, if I do not remember you; if I do not prefer Jerusalem as the chief of my joy. 7 Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase [it], rase [it], even to its foundations. 8 Wretched daughter of Babylon! blessed [shall he be] who shall reward you as you have rewarded us. 9 Blessed [shall he be] who shall seize and dash your infants against the rock.

< Psalms 137 >