Psalms 137:3

For 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.

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Other Translations for Psalms 137:3

BSB
for there our captors requested a song; our tormentors demanded songs of joy: "Sing us a song of Zion."
AKJV
For 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.
CPDV
For, in that place, those who led us into captivity questioned us about the words of the songs. And those who carried us away said: "Sing us a hymn from the songs of Zion."
ERV
For there they that led us captive required of us songs, and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion.
NHEB
For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs. Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy: "Sing us one of the songs of Zion."
SMT
For there they carrying us away captive asked us the words of a song; and they heaping us up gladness; Sing to us from the song of Zion.

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Commentary for Psalms 137:3

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Overview of Psalms 137:3
Summary
Captors demand songs from mourning captives
Place
Babylon
Event
Demanding music
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Lament