Psalm 137:7 · KJV

"Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁵If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.

⁶If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.

⁷Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.

⁸O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.

⁹Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to those who rejoice in your struggles?

What does it mean for you to remember those who have wronged you?

When have you felt the need for divine justice?

Life Application

forgiveness

Consider how you can forgive those who have hurt you, rather than seeking revenge.

justice

Reflect on ways to advocate for justice in your community.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of ancient Israel, significant for its religious and cultural heritage.

Edom(Southern Jordan today)

A region south of Israel, inhabited by the Edomites, often in conflict with Israel.

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