Psalms 137:5

If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 137:5

BSB

If I forget you, O Jerusalem, may my right hand cease to function.

AKJV

If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.

CPDV

If I ever forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand be forgotten.

ERV

If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.

NHEB

If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand be forgotten.

SMT

If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, my right hand shall be forgotten.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 137:5

IfIforgetH7911VerbtheeOJerusalemH3389letmyrighthandH3225Noun Feminine forgetH7911Verbhercunning

Commentary for Psalms 137:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 137:5

Summary

Vow to remember Jerusalem or lose abilities

Place

Babylon

Event

Making covenant vow

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC