Psalm 102:16

Translations

Modern

For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory.

Traditional

When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.

Literal

For YHWH has built up Zion; He has appeared in His glory.

Latin

…quia ædificavit Dominus Sion, et videbitur in gloria sua.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory.

Notes

Psalms 102:15–16

When the Lord arises (Psalm 102:13), the nations will tremble with fear because they will see his glory (see Psalm 8:1; 19:1–4a; 24:7). Rebuilding Zion and the temple shows God's glory and fulfills this promise. An even greater fulfillment will come with the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21).

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

David Psalms of Suffering The Poor and Needy in the Psalms

Related verses

Jeremiah 33:7
I will restore Judah and Israel from captivity and will rebuild them as in former times.
Isaiah 60:1–2
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
Psalm 147:2
The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the exiles of Israel.
Jeremiah 31:4
Again I will build you, and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel. Again you will take up your tambourines and go out in joyful dancing.
Zechariah 2:6–13
“Get up! Get up! Flee from the land of the north,” declares the LORD, “for I have scattered you like the four winds of heaven,” declares the LORD.
Isaiah 2:2–3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.
Isaiah 66:18
“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.
Isaiah 60:7
All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.
Psalm 51:18
In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.
Micah 2:9
You drive the women of My people from their pleasant homes. You take away My blessing from their children forever.
Psalm 97:6
The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.
Isaiah 61:3
…to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Places

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

Glossary

David Mercy Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Glory of God: The People of God God: Glory of The Excellency and Glory of Christ in the Restoration of the Jews The Glory of God: Exhibited to His Church

Psalm 102:16

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