Parallel Verses New International Version There on the poplars we hung our harps, King James Bible We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. Darby Bible Translation We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. World English Bible On the willows in its midst, we hung up our harps. Young's Literal Translation On willows in its midst we hung our harps. Psalm 137:2 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleWe hanged our harps upon the willows - The ערבים arabim or willows were very plentiful in Babylon. The great quantity of them that were on the banks of the Euphrates caused Isaiah, Isaiah 15:7, to call it the brook or river of willows. This is a most affecting picture. Perhaps resting themselves after toil, and wishing to spend their time religiously, they took their harps, and were about to sing one of the songs of Zion; but, reflecting on their own country, they became so filled with distress, that they unstrung their harps with one consent, and hung them on the willow bushes, and gave a general loose to their grief. Some of the Babylonians, who probably attended such meetings for the sake of the music, being present at the time here specified, desired them to sing one of Zion's songs: this is affectingly told. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge we hanged. Willows were so plentiful at Babylon on the banks of the Euphrates, that Isaiah calls it the brook or river of willows. Psalm 81:2 Take a psalm, and bring here the tambourine, the pleasant harp with the psaltery. Library Letter xxii (Circa A. D. 1129) to Simon, Abbot of S. NicholasTo Simon, Abbot of S. Nicholas Bernard consoles him under the persecution of which he is the object. The most pious endeavours do not always have the desired success. What line of conduct ought to be followed towards his inferiors by a prelate who is desirous of stricter discipline. 1. I have learned with much pain by your letter the persecution that you are enduring for the sake of righteousness, and although the consolation given you by Christ in the promise of His kingdom may suffice amply for … Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux Thou Shalt not Commit Adultery. Psalms Cross References Leviticus 23:40 On the first day you are to take branches from luxuriant trees--from palms, willows and other leafy trees--and rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days. Job 30:31 My lyre is tuned to mourning, and my pipe to the sound of wailing. Isaiah 24:8 The joyful timbrels are stilled, the noise of the revelers has stopped, the joyful harp is silent. Isaiah 44:4 They will spring up like grass in a meadow, like poplar trees by flowing streams. Ezekiel 26:13 I will put an end to your noisy songs, and the music of your harps will be heard no more. Jump to Previous Hanged Hanging Harps Hung Instruments Lyres Midst Music Poplars Thereof Trees WillowsJump to Next Hanged Hanging Harps Hung Instruments Lyres Midst Music Poplars Thereof Trees WillowsLinks Psalm 137:2 NIVPsalm 137:2 NLT Psalm 137:2 ESV Psalm 137:2 NASB Psalm 137:2 KJV Psalm 137:2 Bible Apps Psalm 137:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 137:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 137:2 French Bible Psalm 137:2 German Bible Psalm 137:2 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |