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
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What does Psalms 137:9 mean?

The verse Psalms 137:9 from the King James Version of the Bible states, "Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones." This verse is a part of Psalm 137, which is a lament of the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. The Psalm reflects the…

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The Weight of Sorrow: Understanding Judgment and Compassion in Psalms 137:9

Psalms 137:9 (KJV) states, "Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones." At first glance, this verse stands out in stark contrast to the overwhelming themes of love, mercy, and grace prevalent throughout Scripture. It can evoke feelings of…

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A Prayer for Justice and Healing

Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts that are heavy and burdened by the pain and sorrow we witness in this world. In Psalm 137:9, it is written, "Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones." Lord, as we contemplate the depth of this…

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Psalms 137:9 - "Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones."
"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 137:1 - "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 137:8 - "O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us."
PSALMS 137;5 SHOWING THE OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
"O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us." - Psalms 137:8
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
Psalms 107:9
"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
"The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble." - Psalms 9:9
Psalms 59:9 - "Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence."
"Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:" - Psalms 148:9
Psalms 9:5 - "Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever."
Psalms 107:9
"If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;" - Psalms 139:9
Psalms 9:14 - "That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation."
Psalms 9:9 - "The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble."