Psalms 137:6

If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 137:6

BSB
May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem as my greatest joy!
AKJV
If I do not remember you, let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
CPDV
May my tongue adhere to my jaws, if I do not remember you, if I do not set Jerusalem first, as the beginning of my joy.
ERV
Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, if I remember thee not; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
NHEB
Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you; if I do not prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy.
SMT
My tongue shall cleave to in palate, if I remember thee not; if I bring not up Jerusalem upon the head of my joy.

Commentary for Psalms 137:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 137:6
Summary
Vow to prioritize Jerusalem above everything
Place
Babylon
Event
Reaffirming commitment
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Lament