Psalms 137:1
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 137 connects to 10 cross-references. A lament of Babylonian exiles who hung their harps on willows, unable to sing the Lord's song in a foreign land. Those who demand songs of Zion receive the mournful question 'How shall we sing?' The psalm ends controversially with …
Other Translations
By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down, yea, we wept, When we remembered Zion.
By rivers of Babylon--There we did sit, Yea, we wept when we remembered Zion.
By the rivers of Babylon we were seated, weeping at the memory of Zion,
Cross References
Then we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go unto Jerusalem: …
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And when they lifted up their eyes afar off, and knew him not, they lifted up their voice, and wept; …
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But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye …