Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible: Psalms: Psalms Chapter 137
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65]
Psalms 137:1
psa 137:1
Sat - The usual posture of mourners.
Psalms 137:2
psa 137:2
Harps - Harps are here put for all instruments of musick.
Psalms 137:3
psa 137:3
A song - Such songs as you used to sing in the temple of Zion.
Psalms 137:4
psa 137:4
The Lord's - Those songs which were appointed by God to be sung only in his service.
Psalms 137:6
psa 137:6
If - If I do not value Jerusalem's prosperity more than all other delights.
Psalms 137:7
psa 137:7
The day - In the time of its destruction.
Psalms 137:8
psa 137:8
Happy - As being God's instrument to vindicate his honour, and execute his just judgments.