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Psalms 136
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1(137) For David, [a Psalm] of Jeremias. By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat; and wept when we remembered Sion.
1O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2We hung our harps on the willows in the midst of it.
2O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3For there they that had taken us captive asked of us the words of a song; and they that had carried us away [asked] a hymn, [saying], Sing us [one] of the songs of Sion.
3O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4How should we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?
4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget [its skill].
5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6May my tongue cleave to my throat, if I do not remember you; if I do not prefer Jerusalem as the chief of my joy.
6To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase [it], rase [it], even to its foundations.
7To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8Wretched daughter of Babylon! blessed [shall he be] who shall reward you as you have rewarded us.
8The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
9Blessed [shall he be] who shall seize and dash your infants against the rock.
9The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.