[1] We sat by the rivers in Babylon and cried as we remembered Zion. [2] We hung our harps nearby, there on the willow trees. [3] There in Babylon, those who captured us told us to sing. Our enemies told us to entertain them. They said, "Sing us one of your songs about Zion." [4] But we cannot sing the LORD's songs in a foreign country! [5] Jerusalem, if I ever forget you, may I never play a song again. [6] If I fail to remember you, may I never sing again. I will always remember Jerusalem as my greatest joy! [7] LORD, be sure to punish the Edomites for what they did when Jerusalem was captured. They shouted, "Destroy its buildings! Pull them down to the ground!" [8] Babylon, you will be destroyed! Bless the one who pays you back for what you did to us. [9] Bless the one who grabs your babies and smashes them against a rock.
