Psa 137:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : They hung their harps on the willow trees. They could not play music because they were so sad, even though they brought their harps hoping music might comfort them. They believed it was not the right time for singing since God had called for weeping and mourning (Isaiah 22:12 ). The Levites’ harps, used in worship, were not thrown away but set aside, waiting for a better time. They did not hide the harps but left them in view as a reminder of their sorrow. Still, they might have been wrong to stop praising God, because we should give thanks in every situation (Isaiah 24:15-16 ).

‏ Psalms 137:2

v. 2: They hung their harps on the willow trees. They could not play music because they were so sad, even though they brought their harps hoping music might comfort them. They believed it was not the right time for singing since God had called for weeping and mourning (Isaiah 22:12 ^a). The Levites’ harps, used in worship, were not thrown away but set aside, waiting for a better time. They did not hide the harps but left them in view as a reminder of their sorrow. Still, they might have been wrong to stop praising God, because we should give thanks in every situation (Isaiah 24:15-16 ^b).