Psalm 137:6 Hebrew Word Analysis

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, If I remember thee not; If I prefer not Jerusalem Above my chief joy.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If I let you go out of my thoughts, and if I do not put Jerusalem before my greatest joy, let my tongue be fixed to the roof of my mouth.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to my palate: if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.

World English Bible (WEB)

Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don't remember you; If I don't prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

My tongue doth cleave to my palate, If I do not remember thee, If I do not exalt Jerusalem above my chief joy.