Psalm 137:6

God's Word

Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don’t remember you, if I don’t consider Jerusalem my highest joy.

Cross References

Job 29:10

The voices of nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.

Job 31:22

⌞then⌟ let my shoulder fall out of its socket, and let my arm be broken at the elbow.

Psalm 22:15

My strength is dried up like pieces of broken pottery. My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me down in the dust of death.

Psalm 84:10

One day in your courtyards is better than a thousand ⌞anywhere else⌟. I would rather stand in the entrance to my God’s house than live inside wicked people’s homes.

Isaiah 41:17

“The poor and needy are looking for water, but there is none. Their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the Lord, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not abandon them.

Lamentations 4:4

The tongues of nursing infants stick to the roofs of their mouths because of their thirst. Little children beg for bread, but no one will break off a piece for them.

Ezekiel 3:26

I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth so that you can’t talk or criticize them, even though they are rebellious people.

Matthew 6:33

But first, be concerned about his kingdom and what has his approval. Then all these things will be provided for you.

Acts 20:24

But I don’t place any value on my own life. I want to finish the race I’m running. I want to carry out the mission I received from the Lord Jesus—the mission of testifying to the Good News of God’s kindness.

Philippians 1:20

I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of. I will speak very boldly and honor Christ in my body, now as always, whether I live or die.