Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 137:2

We hanged our harps, etc.

1. In remembrance of lost joys. Their harps were associated with a glorious past. They could not afford to forget that past. They kept up the good old custom. There are always means of remembrance at hand.

2. In manifestation of present sorrow. They could not play on account of,

(a) Their sinfulness.

(a) Their circumstances.

(c) Their home.

3. In anticipation of future blessing. They did not dash their harps to pieces. Term of exile limited. Return expressly foretold. We shall want our harps in the good times coming. Sinners play their harps now, but must soon lay them aside for ever. —W. J.