Psalm 102:13

Translations

Modern

You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor—the appointed time has come.

Traditional

Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.

Literal

You will rise up and have compassion on Zion—for the time to show her favor, indeed, the appointed time, has come.

Latin

Tu exsurgens misereberis Sion, quia tempus miserendi ejus, quia venit tempus:

Original

Hebrew

English

You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor—the appointed time has come.

Notes

Psalms 102:13

Now is the time for the Lord to restore Jerusalem from exile (see Psalm 75:2; Jeremiah 29:10; Daniel 9:1–19).

Psalms 102:12–17

The topic changes from the psalmist’s troubles to the Lord’s glory. A vision of the Lord’s compassionate kingship gives him confidence in Zion’s future.

Psalms 102:1–28

A weak and suffering person prays for the Lord's mercy on Jerusalem and for his presence with its people.

Theme notes and profiles

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Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

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Psalm 102:13

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