Salmos 137 Apr 2026

The middle section of the psalm is a solemn oath never to forget Jerusalem. The poet calls down curses upon themselves if they ever lose their devotion to their home: May their right hand forget its skill (at the harp).

They hang their harps on willow trees, refusing to play. Salmos 137

(Psalm 137) is one of the most emotionally raw and historically significant poems in the Bible. It captures the deep sorrow, homesickness, and eventually the burning rage of the Judean people during their exile in Babylon after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. 1. The Setting: "By the Rivers of Babylon" The middle section of the psalm is a