Psalms 137

NEW JERUSALEM	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept at the memory of Zion.	1 Praise the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2 On the poplars there we had hung up our harps.	2 Praise ye the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3 For there our gaolers had asked us to sing them a song, our captors to make merry, 'Sing us one ofthe songs of Zion.'	3 Praise ye the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4 How could we sing a song of Yahweh on alien soil?	4 Who alone doth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand wither!	5 Who made the heavens in understanding: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6 May my tongue remain stuck to my palate if I do not keep you in mind, if I do not count Jerusalem thegreatest of my joys.	6 Who established the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7 Remember, Yahweh, to the Edomites' cost, the day of Jerusalem, how they said, 'Down with it! Raseit to the ground!'	7 Who made the great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever.
8 Daughter of Babel, doomed to destruction, a blessing on anyone who treats you as you treated us,	8 The sun to rule over the day: for his mercy endureth for ever.
9 a blessing on anyone who seizes your babies and shatters them against a rock!	9 The moon and the stars to rule the night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	10 Who smote Egypt with their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	11 Who brought Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	12 With a mighty hand and a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	13 Who divided the Red Sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	14 And brought out Israel through the midst thereof: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	15 And overthrew Pharao and his host in the Red Sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	16 Who led his people through the desert: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	17 Who smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	18 And slew strong kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	19 Sehon king of the Amorrhites: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	20 And Og king of Basan: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	21 And he gave their land for an inheritance: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	22 For an inheritance to his servant Israel: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	23 For he was mindful of us in our affliction: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	24 And he redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	26 Give glory to the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
	27 Give glory to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.