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Psalms Chapter 137 (DRC)

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Psalms 137
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1 For David himself. I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart: for thou hast heard the words of my mouth. I will sing praise to thee in the sight of the angels:

2 I will worship towards thy holy temple, and I will give glory to thy name. For thy mercy, and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy holy name above all.

3 In what day soever I shall call upon thee, hear me: thou shalt multiply strength in my soul.

4 May all the kings of the earth give glory to thee: for they have heard all the words of thy mouth.

5 And let them sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.

6 For the Lord is high, and looketh on the low: and the high he knoweth afar off.

7 If I shall walk in the midst of tribulation, thou wilt quicken me: and thou hast stretched forth thy hand against the wrath of my enemies: and thy right hand hath saved me.

8 The Lord will repay for me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: O despise not the works of thy hands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 137 about?
It's a lament of Jewish exiles "by the rivers of Babylon," who wept remembering Zion and hung their harps on the willows rather than sing for their captors (vv.1-3).
What does verse 5 vow about Jerusalem?
V.5 vows, "If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning," a promise never to forget the city even in exile.
How does the psalm end?
It ends harshly, pronouncing "happy" whoever repays Babylon "as thou hast served us," including a violent line against "her little ones" (v.9), reflecting the raw anguish of the exiles.

Today's Verse

And Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban: and Jacob answered and said to Laban, What is my trespass? what is my sin, that thou hast hotly pursued after me?

Genesis 31:36 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

The psalmist vows never to forget Jerusalem, even letting his "right hand forget her cunning" first, before closing with a harsh cry against Edom and Babylon similar in tone to Isaiah 13:16. Browse further on the Psalms overview or continue to Psalms 138.