Psalms 137:8 bbe — O daughter of Babylon, whose fate is destruction; happy is the man who does to you what you have done to us.

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"O daughter of Babylon, whose fate is destruction; happy is the man who does to you what you have done to us."

— Psalms 137:8, Bible in Basic English

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“O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.”
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Psalms 137 — Context

If I keep not your memory, O Jerusalem, let not my right hand keep the memory of its art.

If I let you go out of my thoughts, and if I do not put Jerusalem before my greatest joy, let my tongue be fixed to the roof of my mouth.

O Lord, keep in mind against the children of Edom the day of Jerusalem; how they said, Let it be uncovered, uncovered even to its base.

O daughter of Babylon, whose fate is destruction; happy is the man who does to you what you have done to us.

Happy is the man who takes your little ones, crushing them against the rocks.

Psalms 137:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 137:8 say?

Psalms 137:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “O daughter of Babylon, whose fate is destruction; happy is the man who does to you what you have done to us.”

Where is Psalms 137:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 137:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 137, verse 8.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 137:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 137:8 in?

Psalms 137:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 137:8?

Psalms 137:8 reads (BBE): “O daughter of Babylon, whose fate is destruction; happy is the man who does to you what you have done to us.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 137:8 bbe — O daughter of Babylon, whose fate is destruction; happy is the man who does to you what you have done to us.

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