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Hebrew Names Version HNV
1 By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down, yea, we wept When we remembered Zion.
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By the rivers of Bavel, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Tziyon.
2 We hung our harps Upon the willows in the midst of it.
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On the willows in the midst of it, We hung up our harps.
3 For there those who carried us away captive asked of us a song, And those who plundered us requested mirth, Saying, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!"
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For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs. Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy: "Sing us one of the songs of Tziyon!"
4 How shall we sing the Lord's song In a foreign land?
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How can we sing the LORD's song in a foreign land?
5 If I forget you, O Jerusalem, Let my right hand forget its skill!
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If I forget you, Yerushalayim, Let my right hand forget its skill.
6 If I do not remember you, Let my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth-- If I do not exalt Jerusalem Above my chief joy.
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Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth, If I don't remember you; If I don't prefer Yerushalayim above my chief joy.
7 Remember, O Lord, against the sons of Edom The day of Jerusalem, Who said, "Raze it, raze it, To its very foundation!"
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Remember, LORD, against the children of Edom, The day of Yerushalayim; Who said, "Raze it! Raze it even to its foundation!"
8 O daughter of Babylon, who are to be destroyed, Happy the one who repays you as you have served us!
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Daughter of Bavel, doomed to destruction, He will be happy who rewards you, As you have served us.
9 Happy the one who takes and dashes Your little ones against the rock!
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Happy shall he be, Who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock.