1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down.

2 On the willows in that land,

3 For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs.

4 How can we sing the LORD’s song in a foreign land?

5 If I forget you, Jerusalem,

6 Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don’t remember you,

7 Remember, LORD, against the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem,

8 Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction,

9 Happy shall he be,