Holy Scripture
Psalms 136:6
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“Who established the earth upon the waters. Although the earth is said to hang upon the waters, that is, to hang in the sea, yet he founded and established our earth in baptism. He did not say, "he lifted up," or "he exalted," or "he made it ascend into the heavens." For baptism forgives sins, and frees us as if from p…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
6May my tongue cleave to my throat, if I do not remember thee; If I do not prefer Jerusalem as the chief of my joy.
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4How should we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?
5If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill.
— Psalms 136:6 —
7Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; Who said, Raze it, raze it, even to its foundations.
8Wretched daughter of Babylon! Blessed shall he be who shall reward thee as thou hast rewarded us.