Psalms 137:1
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
KJV
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
What does Psalms 137:1 mean?
Psalms 137:1 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include נָהָר (nâhâr), בָּבֶל (Bâbel), יָשַׁב (yâshab).
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Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt. rod: or, tribe
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Frequently asked questions
What does Psalms 137:1 say?
Psalms 137:1 (King James Version) reads: "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion."
Is Psalms 137:1 in the Old or New Testament?
Psalms 137:1 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.
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