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Psalm 137:3 ยท KJV

"For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion."

King James Version

What does Psalm 137:3 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

1By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
2We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.
3For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion.
4How shall we sing the LORD'S song in a strange land?
5If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you cope with feelings of longing or homesickness?

2

What does it mean for you to find joy in difficult circumstances?

3

When have you felt pressure to perform or entertain in a challenging situation?

Life Application

identity

Embrace your identity in Christ, even when you feel out of place. Find ways to express your true self despite external pressures.

community

Engage with your community to share experiences of longing and find support in each other's stories.

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