Salmos 137 [HD 2026]

The psalm begins with a haunting image of the Jewish exiles sitting by the waters of Babylon (the Tigris and Euphrates), weeping as they remember their homeland, Zion.

The final verses are often omitted from liturgical readings because of their extreme violence. Salmos 137

They hang their harps on willow trees, refusing to play. The psalm begins with a haunting image of

The middle section of the psalm is a solemn oath never to forget Jerusalem. The poet calls down curses upon themselves if they ever lose their devotion to their home: May their right hand forget its skill (at the harp). weeping as they remember their homeland

Verse 4 contains the famous rhetorical question: "How can we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land?" . 2. A Vow of Remembrance