Psalms 138

DOUAI-RHEIMS	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 Upon the rivers of Babylon, there we sat and wept: when we remembered Sion:	1 Of David. I thank you, LORD, with all my heart; before the gods to you I sing.
2 On the willows in the midst thereof we hung up our instruments.	2 I bow low toward your holy temple; I praise your name for your fidelity and love. For you have exalted over all your name and your promise.
3 For there they that led us into captivity required of us the words of songs. And they that carried us away, said: Sing ye to us a hymn of the songs of Sion.	3 When I cried out, you answered; you strengthened my spirit.
4 How shall we sing the song of the Lord in a strange land?	4 All the kings of earth will praise you, LORD, when they hear the words of your mouth.
5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand be forgotten.	5 They will sing of the ways of the LORD: "How great is the glory of the LORD!"
6 Let my tongue cleave to my jaws, if I do not remember thee: If I make not Jerusalem the beginning of my joy.	6 The LORD is on high, but cares for the lowly and knows the proud from afar.
7 Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom, in the day of Jerusalem: Who say: Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.	7 Though I walk in the midst of dangers, you guard my life when my enemies rage. You stretch out your hand; your right hand saves me.
8 O daughter of Babylon, miserable: blessed shall he be who shall repay thee thy payment which thou hast paid us.	8 The LORD is with me to the end. LORD, your love endures forever. Never forsake the work of your hands!
9 Blessed be he that shall take and dash thy little ones against the rock.