Psalm 137:3

Psalm 137:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3for there our captors asked us for songs,

our tormentors demanded songs of joy;

they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”

3For there our captors 137:3 Lit askeddemanded of us 137:3 Lit words of songsongs,

And our tormentors, jubilation, saying,

“Sing for us one of the songs of Zion!”

3For there our captors demanded of us songs,

And our tormentors mirth, saying,

“Sing us one of the songs of Zion.”

3For there they who took us captive demanded of us a song with words,

And our tormentors [who made a mockery of us demanded] amusement, saying,

“Sing us one of the songs of Zion.”

3for there our captors requested a song;

our tormentors demanded songs of joy:

“Sing us a song of Zion.”

3Those who held us as prisoners asked us to sing.

Those who enjoyed hurting us ordered us to sing joyful songs.

They said, “Sing one of the songs of Zion to us!”