Psalms Chapter 137: Verses 4-6 - In-Depth Bible Study

4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord
while in a foreign land?

5 If I forget you, O Jerusalem,
may my right hand forget its skill.

6 May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth
if I do not remember you,
if I do not consider Jerusalem
my highest joy.

Meaning of Psalms 137:4-6

Psalm 137:4 questions, "How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land?" This powerful lament captures the deep sense of displacement and yearning for worship amid exile. It highlights the Israelites’ struggle to maintain their faith and identity when far from their sacred homeland.

Cross References for Psalms 137:4-6

Isaiah 49:21 - Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who bore me these? I was bereaved and barren; I was exiled an... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:21

Isaiah 22:12 - The Lord, the Lord Almighty, called you on that day to weep and to wail, to tear out your hair ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 22:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 22:12

Hosea 9:4 - They will not pour out wine offerings to the Lord, nor will their sacrifices please him. Such s... Click to read the verse Hosea 9:4 Click to read the verse Hosea 9:4

Ecclesiastes 3:4 - a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:4 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:4

Lamentations 5:14-15 - The elders are gone from the city gate; the young men have stopped their music. Click to read the verse Lamentations 5:14-15 Click to read the verse Lamentations 5:14-15

Amos 8:3 - “In that day,” declares the Sovereign Lord, “the songs in the temple will turn to wailing. Many... Click to read the verse Amos 8:3 Click to read the verse Amos 8:3

Psalms 137:4-6 The Psalm of Exile and Hope

Cross References for Psalms 137:4-6