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Psalm 137:1-6
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Longing for Zion in a Foreign Land

137 By the rivers of Babylon,
There we sat down, yea, we wept
When we remembered Zion.
2 We hung our harps
Upon the willows in the midst of it.
3 For there those who carried us away captive asked of us a song,
And those who (A)plundered us requested mirth,
Saying, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”

4 How shall we sing the Lord’s song
In a foreign land?
5 If I forget you, O Jerusalem,
Let my right hand forget its skill!
6 If I do not remember you,
Let my (B)tongue cling to the roof of my mouth—
If I do not exalt Jerusalem
Above my chief joy.

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Psalm 137:1-6
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Psalm 137

1 By the rivers of Babylon(A) we sat and wept(B)
    when we remembered Zion.(C)
2 There on the poplars(D)
    we hung our harps,(E)
3 for there our captors(F) asked us for songs,
    our tormentors demanded(G) songs of joy;
    they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”(H)

4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord(I)
    while in a foreign land?
5 If I forget you,(J) Jerusalem,
    may my right hand forget its skill.
6 May my tongue cling to the roof(K) of my mouth
    if I do not remember(L) you,
if I do not consider Jerusalem(M)
    my highest joy.

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