Salmos 137 Site

May their tongue cling to the roof of their mouth if they do not prize Jerusalem above their greatest joy. 3. The Controversial Ending: Retribution

Their Babylonian captors mockingly ask them to sing "one of the songs of Zion" for entertainment. Salmos 137

The middle section of the psalm is a solemn oath never to forget Jerusalem. The poet calls down curses upon themselves if they ever lose their devotion to their home: May their right hand forget its skill (at the harp). May their tongue cling to the roof of