Psalms 137:8

Psalms 137:9-1964 bbe — Happy is the man who takes your little ones, crushing them against the rocks.

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

— Psalms 137:9-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. ”
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ASV
“Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones Against the rock. ”
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WEB
“Happy shall he be, who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock. By David.”
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NET
“How blessed will be the one who grabs your babies and smashes them on a rock!”
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KJVA
“Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. ”
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Psalms 137 — Context

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 137:9-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 137:9-1964 say?

Psalms 137:9-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Happy is the man who takes your little ones, crushing them against the rocks.”

Where is Psalms 137:9-1964 in the Bible?

Psalms 137:9-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 137, verses 9–1964.

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 137:9-1964.

What translation should I read Psalms 137:9-1964 in?

Psalms 137:9-1964 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 137:9-1964?

Psalms 137:9-1964 reads (BBE): “Happy is the man who takes your little ones, crushing them against the rocks.” 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 137:9-1964 bbe — Happy is the man who takes your little ones, crushing them against the rocks.

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