Psalms 136

1By David. By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat and wept When we remembered Zion.

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2Upon the willows in her midst, We hung up our musical instruments;

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3For there our captors asked us for words from our songs, And those who carried us off said to us, "Sing us the songs of Zion."

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4How shall we sing the Lord's song In a foreign land?

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5If I forget you, O Jerusalem, May my right hand be forgotten;

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6May my tongue be glued to my throat If I do not remember you, If I do not prefer Jerusalem In the beginning of my merriment.

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7O Lord, remember the sons of Edom On that day in Jerusalem, When they were saying, "Empty it out, Empty it out, Even to its foundation!"

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8O wretched daughter of Babylon, Blessed is he who shall deal with you As you dealt with us;

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9Blessed is he who shall get the upper hand And dash your infants against the rock.

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