Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…
1Junto a los ríos de Babilonia, Allí nos sentábamos, y aun llorábamos, Acordándonos de Sion.
2Sobre los sauces en medio de ella Colgamos nuestras arpas.
3Y los que nos habían llevado cautivos nos pedían que cantásemos, Y los que nos habían desolado nos pedían alegría, diciendo: Cantadnos algunos de los cánticos de Sion.
4¿Cómo cantaremos cántico de Jehová En tierra de extraños?
5Si me olvidare de ti, oh Jerusalén, Pierda mi diestra su destreza.
6Mi lengua se pegue a mi paladar, Si de ti no me acordare; Si no enalteciere a Jerusalén Como preferente asunto de mi alegría.
7Oh Jehová, recuerda contra los hijos de Edom el día de Jerusalén, Cuando decían: Arrasadla, arrasadla Hasta los cimientos.
8Hija de Babilonia la desolada, Bienaventurado el que te diere el pago De lo que tú nos hiciste.
9Dichoso el que tomare y estrellare tus niños Contra la peña.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. Ps 137 In response to the pain of exile (137:1-4), the psalmist resolves to remember Jerusalem ev…
Ps 137 In response to the pain of exile (137:1-4), the psalmist resolves to remember Jerusalem even though the memories cause him pain (137:4-6). He also writes an astounding imprecation, or prayer for vengeance (137:7-9).
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Versículo 2
II. 137:2-4 Because the music of Jerusalem was tied to the joys of life in the Promised Land, the Exi…
137:2-4 Because the music of Jerusalem was tied to the joys of life in the Promised Land, the Exile removed any occasion for singing joyous songs. The Babylonians wanted the Judeans to sing and dance for them, but the exiles’ grief made doing so either distasteful or impossible. The songs celebrating the Lord speak of his power and goodness, but his people were filled with doubts and questions. They hung their harps in trees, perhaps signifying the death of their joy under God’s curse (Deut 21:23).
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Versículo 5
III. 137:5-6 The psalmist pledges his loyalty to Jerusalem, the city at the center of God’s reign and …
137:5-6 The psalmist pledges his loyalty to Jerusalem, the city at the center of God’s reign and the location of fellowship with him.
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Versículo 7
IV. 137:7-9 The poet witnessed the betrayal of God’s people from Judah by the Edomites, so he curses …
137:7-9 The poet witnessed the betrayal of God’s people from Judah by the Edomites, so he curses Edom. The long rivalry between Edom and Judah came to a head during Judah’s last days, when the Edomites handed the Judeans over to the Babylonians (Obad 1:10-11) and rejoiced in Jerusalem’s fall. • This prayer for vengeance is shocking.
Antiguo Testamento
Psalms — Capítulo 137
Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Junto a los ríos de Babilonia, Allí nos sentábamos, y aun llorábamos, Acordándonos de Sion.
2Sobre los sauces en medio de ella Colgamos nuestras arpas.
3Y los que nos habían llevado cautivos nos pedían que cantásemos, Y los que nos habían desolado nos pedían alegría, diciendo: Cantadnos algunos de los cánticos de Sion.
4¿Cómo cantaremos cántico de Jehová En tierra de extraños?
5Si me olvidare de ti, oh Jerusalén, Pierda mi diestra su destreza.
6Mi lengua se pegue a mi paladar, Si de ti no me acordare; Si no enalteciere a Jerusalén Como preferente asunto de mi alegría.
7Oh Jehová, recuerda contra los hijos de Edom el día de Jerusalén, Cuando decían: Arrasadla, arrasadla Hasta los cimientos.
8Hija de Babilonia la desolada, Bienaventurado el que te diere el pago De lo que tú nos hiciste.
9Dichoso el que tomare y estrellare tus niños Contra la peña.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. Ps 137 In response to the pain of exile (137:1-4), the psalmist resolves to remember Jerusalem ev…
Versículo 2
II. 137:2-4 Because the music of Jerusalem was tied to the joys of life in the Promised Land, the Exi…
Versículo 5
III. 137:5-6 The psalmist pledges his loyalty to Jerusalem, the city at the center of God’s reign and …
Versículo 7
IV. 137:7-9 The poet witnessed the betrayal of God’s people from Judah by the Edomites, so he curses …