Psa 102:12-17 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 102:12-17: 102:12-17 The topic changes from the psalmist’s miseries to the Lord’s glory. A vision of the Lord’s compassionate kingship gives him confidence in Zion’s future. 102:12 forever ... to every generation: The frailty of humans (102:3-11 ) contrasts with the permanence of the Lord.

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‏ Psalms 102:12-17

Summary for Ps 102:12-17: 102:12-17 ^a The topic changes from the psalmist’s miseries to the Lord’s glory. A vision of the Lord’s compassionate kingship gives him confidence in Zion’s future. 102:12 ^b forever ... to every generation: The frailty of humans (102:3-11 ^c) contrasts with the permanence of the Lord.
102:13 ^d Now is the time for the Lord to restore Jerusalem from exile (see 75:2 ^e; Jer 29:10 ^f; Dan 9:1-19 ^g).
Summary for Ps 102:15-16: 102:15-16 ^h When the Lord arises (102:13 ⁱ), the nations will tremble with fear because they will see his glory (see 8:1 ^j; 19:1-4a ^k; 24:7 ^l). The rebuilding of Zion and the Temple portray God’s glory and fulfill this promise. An even greater fulfillment will come with the New Jerusalem (Rev 21 ^m).
102:17 ⁿ The people of Israel were destitute (or naked) during the Exile.