Psalms 137:1

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.

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Other Translations for Psalms 137:1

BSB
By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion.
AKJV
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
CPDV
A Psalm of David: to Jeremiah. Above the rivers of Babylon, there we sat and wept, while we remembered Zion.
ERV
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
NHEB
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
SMT
By the rivers of Babel, there we sat down: also we wept in our remembering Zion.

Commentary for Psalms 137:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 137:1
Summary
Captives weeping by rivers remembering homeland
Place
Babylon
Event
Captives lamenting
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Lament