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Psalms 137:8

Psalms 137:9 web — Happy shall he be, who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock. By David.

World English Bible

"Happy shall he be, who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock. By David."

— Psalms 137:9, World English Bible

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Psalms 137 — Context

6

Let 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.

7

Remember, Yahweh, against the children of Edom, the day of Jerusalem; who said, "Raze it! Raze it even to its foundation!"

8

Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, he will be happy who rewards you, as you have served us.

9

Happy shall he be, who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock. By David.

Psalms 137:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 137:9 say?
Psalms 137:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Happy shall he be, who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock. By David.”
Where is Psalms 137:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 137:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 137, verse 9.
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.
What translation should I read Psalms 137:9 in?
Psalms 137:9 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?
Psalms 137:9 reads (WEB): “Happy shall he be, who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock. By David.” 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.
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