Psalms 137:8

O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.

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Other Translations for Psalms 137:8

BSB
O Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, blessed is he who repays you as you have done to us.
AKJV
O daughter of Babylon, who are to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewards you as you have served us.
CPDV
O daughter of Babylon, have pity. Blessed is he who will repay you with your payment, which you have paid to us.
ERV
O daughter of Babylon, that art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
NHEB
Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, he will be blessed who rewards you, as you have served us.
SMT
O daughter of Babel laying waste; happy he recompensing to thee thy retribution thou didst to us.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 137:8

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Commentary for Psalms 137:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 137:8
Summary
Blessing upon one who punishes Babylon
Place
Babylon
Event
Pronouncing blessing
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Curse