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Psalms 137:6 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Psalms 137:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 137 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. my chief: Heb. the head of my joy”
Psalms 137:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 137:6
If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth (תִּדְבַּק־לְשׁוֹנִי לְחִכִּי אִם־לֹא אֶזְכְּרֵכִי)—Davaq (cling/cleave/stick) describes the tongue adhering to the palate, making speech impossible. The musician who won't sing Zion's songs improperly may he lose the capacity to sing at all. If I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy (אִם־לֹא אַעֲלֶה אֶת־יְרוּשָׁלִַם עַל רֹאשׁ שִׂמְחָתִי)—alah (exalt/lift up) Jerusalem above rosh simchati (head/summit of my joy).The progression intensifies: first the right hand (v. 5), now the tongue—instruments of worship and witness s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 137:6
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“that you shall be mute”
“My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.”
“and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.”
“than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
“and there is none. Their tongue fails for thirst. I”
“and no man breaks it to them.”
“brothers”
“that I will in no way be disappointed”
“so that I may finish my race with joy”
“and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”