Translation Comparison

Psalms 137:1

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse Psalms 137:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Psalms 137:1 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
American Standard VersionASV	By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down, yea, we wept, When we remembered Zion.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Upon the rivers of Babylon, there we sat and wept: when we remembered Sion:
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down; yea, we wept when we remembered Zion.
English Revised VersionERV	By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
World English BibleWEB	By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	By rivers of Babylon — There we did sit, Yea, we wept when we remembered Zion.
American King James VersionAKJV	By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.

King James Bible

KJV

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.

American Standard Version

ASV

By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down, yea, we wept, When we remembered Zion.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Upon the rivers of Babylon, there we sat and wept: when we remembered Sion:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down; yea, we wept when we remembered Zion.

English Revised Version

ERV

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.

World English Bible

WEB

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

By rivers of Babylon — There we did sit, Yea, we wept when we remembered Zion.

American King James Version

AKJV

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.

King James Bible

KJV

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.

American Standard Version

ASV

By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down, yea, we wept, When we remembered Zion.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Upon the rivers of Babylon, there we sat and wept: when we remembered Sion:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down; yea, we wept when we remembered Zion.

English Revised Version

ERV

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.

World English Bible

WEB

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

By rivers of Babylon — There we did sit, Yea, we wept when we remembered Zion.

American King James Version

AKJV

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.