What does Psalm 137:7 mean?

Psalm 137:7 highlights themes such as memory, justice, judgment when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 137:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

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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Obadiah 1:10
Both verses call for remembrance of Edom's actions against Jerusalem.
Psalm 79:7
This verse also recalls the destruction of Jerusalem and calls for justice.
Lamentations 1:21
The lamentation over Jerusalem's destruction is echoed in this verse.