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1By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down.
Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
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2On the willows in that land,
we hung up our harps.
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3For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs.
Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy:
“Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”
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4How can we sing Yahweh’s song in a foreign land?
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5If I forget you, Jerusalem,
let my right hand forget its skill.
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6Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don’t remember you;
if I don’t prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy.
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7Remember, Yahweh, against the children of Edom,
the day of Jerusalem;
who said, “Raze it!
Raze it even to its foundation!”
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8Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction,
he will be happy who rewards you,
as you have served us.
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9Happy shall he be,
who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock.
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