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Psalms 137:6

Psalms chapter 137 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, If I remember thee not; If I prefer not Jerusalem Above my chief joy.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, If I remember thee not; If I prefer not Jerusalem Above my chief joy.

Context

v.5If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, Let my right hand forget her skill.

v.6This passage

v.7Remember, O Jehovah, against the children of Edom The day of Jerusalem; Who said, Rase it, rase it, Even to the foundation thereof.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ezekiel 3:26

    and I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover; for they are a rebellious house.

  • Philippians 1:20

    according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be put to shame, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.

  • Isaiah 41:17

    The poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst; I, Jehovah, will answer them, I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

  • Psalms 84:10

    For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, Than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:7

    for this cause, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith:

  • Job 29:10

    The voice of the nobles was hushed, And their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.