Psalms 137:9

Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 137:9

BSB

Blessed is he who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.

AKJV

Happy shall he be, that takes and dashes your little ones against the stones.

CPDV

Blessed is he who will take hold of your little ones and dash them against the rock.

ERV

Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the rock.

NHEB

Blessed shall he be who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock.

SMT

Happy he taking hold and dashing in pieces thy children against the rock.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 137:9

HappyH835Noun MasculineshallhebethattakethH270VerbanddashethH5310VerbthylittleonesH5768Noun MasculineagainstthestonesH5553Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 137:9

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

Overview of Psalms 137:9

Summary

Blessing for destroying Babylonian children

Place

Babylon

Event

Pronouncing curse

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC