Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 137

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's verse-by-verse commentary on Psalms 137, from Commentary Critical and Explanatory. Read it alongside the full text of the chapter.

The style of this Psalm resembles those of David in the former part of the book, presenting the usual complaint, prayer, and confident hope of relief. (Psa 140:1-13)

evil man--Which of David's enemies is meant is not important.