Psalms
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 137:1
“By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.”
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Psalms 137:1 Context
1By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. 4How shall we sing the LORD'S song in a strange land?
"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion." Psalms 137:1 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Psalms 137:1
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
Other Translations for Psalms 137:1
Bible Commentary for Psalms 137:1
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 137:1
137:1 Sat - The usual posture of mourners.
By the riuers of Babylon, there wee sate downe, yea we wept: when we remembred Zion.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered Zion.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down, yea, we wept, When we remembered Zion.
- American Standard Version (1901)
By the rivers of Babylon we were seated, weeping at the memory of Zion,
- Basic English Bible
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down; yea, we wept when we remembered Zion.
- Darby Bible
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
- Webster's Bible
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
- World English Bible
By rivers of Babylon -- There we did sit, Yea, we wept when we remembered Zion.
- Youngs Literal Bible
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible