Psalm 137:8 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

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 reconcile feelings of anger towards your oppressors?

What does it mean for you to seek justice in your life?

When have you felt the need for divine intervention?

Life Application

justice

Think about how you can advocate for those who are oppressed in your community.

healing

Consider ways to heal from past injustices rather than holding onto bitterness.

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Iraq today)

An ancient city that became the center of the Babylonian Empire, known for its conquest of Jerusalem.

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