Psalms 137:2

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On the poplars in her midst we hang our harps,

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Referenced Verses

  • Isa 24:8 : 8 The happy sound of the tambourines stops, the revelry of those who celebrate comes to a halt, the happy sound of the harp ceases.
  • Ezek 26:13 : 13 I will silence the noise of your songs; the sound of your harps will be heard no more.
  • Amos 8:10 : 10 I will turn your festivals into funerals, and all your songs into funeral dirges. I will make everyone wear funeral clothes and cause every head to be shaved bald. I will make you mourn as if you had lost your only son; when it ends it will indeed have been a bitter day.
  • Rev 18:22 : 22 And the sound of the harpists, musicians, flute players, and trumpeters will never be heard in you again. No craftsman who practices any trade will ever be found in you again; the noise of a mill will never be heard in you again.
  • Ps 33:2 : 2 Give thanks to the LORD with the harp! Sing to him to the accompaniment of a ten-stringed instrument!
  • Ps 81:2 : 2 Sing a song and play the tambourine, the pleasant sounding harp, and the ten-stringed instrument!

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    2At that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy. At that time the nations said,“The LORD has accomplished great things for these people.”

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