2 There on the poplars we hung our harps,
Other Translations of Psalm 137:2
King James Version
2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.
English Standard Version
2 On the willowsOr poplars there we hung up our lyres.
The Message
2 Alongside the quaking aspens we stacked our unplayed harps;
New King James Version
2 We hung our harps Upon the willows in the midst of it.
New Living Translation
2 We put away our harps, hanging them on the branches of poplar trees.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 137:2
Commentary on Psalm 137:1-4
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Their enemies had carried the Jews captive from their own land. To complete their woes, they insulted over them; they required of them mirth and a song. This was very barbarous; also profane, for no songs would serve but the songs of Zion. Scoffers are not to be compiled with. They do not say, How shall we sing, when we are so much in sorrow? but, It is the Lord's song, therefore we dare not sing it among idolaters.