Psalm 137*Sorrow and Hope in ExileI 1By the rivers of Babylon there we sat weeping when we remembered Zion.a 2On the poplars in its midst we hung up our harps.b 3For there our captors asked us for the words of a song; Our tormentors, for joy: “Sing for us a song of Zion!” 4But how could we sing a song of the Lord in a foreign land? II 5If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget.c 6May my tongue stick to my palate if I do not remember you, If I do not exalt Jerusalem beyond all my delights. III Book IntroductionFootnotesScripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Home |
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