Psalms 137:8

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

"O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us." - Psalms 137:8
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What does Psalms 137:8 mean?

The Bible verse Psalms 137:8, from the King James Version, reads "O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us." This verse is part of Psalm 137, which is a powerful and emotional reflection of the exile of the…

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The Cry of the Captive: Embracing Justice with a Heart of Faith

As we delve into the words of Psalm 137:8, "O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us," we are confronted with a profound and complex theme of justice, retribution, and the human longing for vindication. This…

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A Prayer for Justice and Restoration: Reflecting on Psalm 137:8

O Sovereign Lord, In this sacred hour of reflection, I turn my heart towards you, seeking your divine wisdom and guidance, as I contemplate the profound words of Psalm 137:8, which reminds us of the trials and tribulations faced by those who have suffered. "O daughter of…

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Psalms 137:8 - "O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us."
"Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments." - Psalms 119:137
Psalms 137:2 - "We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof."
Psalms 119:137 - "Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments."
"How shall we sing the LORD'S song in a strange land?" - Psalms 137:4
"We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof." - Psalms 137:2
Psalms 137:4 - "How shall we sing the LORD'S song in a strange land?"
Psalms 137:9 - "Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones."
"Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones." - Psalms 137:9
Psalms 137:1 - "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion."
Psalms 137:5 - "If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning."
"If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning." - Psalms 137:5
Psalms 137:7 - "Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof."
"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion." - Psalms 137:1
PSALMS 137;5 SHOWING THE OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
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."
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."
"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." - Psalms 137:6
"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." - Psalms 137:3
"Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof." - Psalms 137:7
Psalms 49:8 - "(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)"
"All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;" - Psalms 8:7
"To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;" - Psalms 149:8
"But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore." - Psalms 92:8
Psalms 78:8 - "And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God."
"They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright." - Psalms 20:8
"Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together" - Psalms 98:8
"And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities." - Psalms 130:8
"They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily." - Psalms 73:8