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Old TestamentPsalms · Chapter 137

Psalms 137:2

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 137:2 — by Collins Asein

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Psalms 137:2 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Psalms 137:2 — NIV

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Cross-References for Psalms 137:2

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?

Reflects feelings of abandonment and distress.

My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”

Expresses grief and longing for God's presence.

Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck.

Shares a tone of lament and desperation.

The roads to Zion mourn, for no one comes to the appointed festivals; all her gateways are desolate, her priests groan, her young women grieve, and she is in bitter anguish.

Mirrors the mourning and desolation of Zion.

I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth so that you will be silent and not be able to rebuke them, for they are a rebellious people.

Relates to the inability to sing or speak.

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