Longing for Zion in a Foreign Land
1 By the rivers of Babylon,
There we sat down, yea, we wept
When we remembered Zion.
2 We hung our harps
Upon the willows in the midst of it.
3 For there those who carried us away captive asked of us a song,
# And those whoplundered usrequestedmirth,
Saying,“Sing usoneof the songs of Zion!”
4 How shall we sing theLord’s song
In a foreign land?
5 If I forget you, O Jerusalem,
Let my right hand forgetitsskill!
6 If I do not remember you,
# Let mytongue cling to the roof of my mouth—
If I do not exalt Jerusalem
Above my chief joy.
7 Remember, OLord, againstthe sons of Edom
The day of Jerusalem,
Who said, “Razeit,razeit,
To its very foundation!”
8 O daughter of Babylon,who are to be destroyed,
# Happy the onewho repays you as you have served us!
9 Happy the one who takes anddashes
Your little ones against the rock!