Psalm 102:21

Modern

…that they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem,

Traditional

To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;

Literal

…to declare in Zion the name of YHWH, and His praise in Jerusalem,

Latin

…ut annuntient in Sion nomen Domini, et laudem ejus in Jerusalem:

Hebrew

English

…that they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem,

The Lord will show mercy. Both Jews and Gentiles will worship him.

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

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 22:22
I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.
Isaiah 51:11
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.
Psalm 51:14–15
Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.
Psalm 79:13
Then we Your people, the sheep of Your pasture, will thank You forever; from generation to generation we will declare Your praise.
Psalm 9:13–14
Be merciful to me, O LORD; see how my enemies afflict me! Lift me up from the gates of death,
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Ephesians 3:21
…to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 2:4–7
But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,

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