Psalms 102:13
Psalms 102:13 in Multiple Translations
You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor— the appointed time has come.
Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.
Thou wilt arise, and have mercy upon Zion; For it is time to have pity upon her, Yea, the set time is come.
You will again get up and have mercy on Zion: for the time has come for her to be comforted.
You will take action and have pity on Jerusalem, for it's time to be kind to the city, the time has come.
Thou wilt arise and haue mercy vpon Zion: for the time to haue mercie thereon, for the appointed time is come.
Thou — Thou risest — Thou pitiest Zion, For the time to favour her, For the appointed time hath come.
You will arise and have mercy on Zion, for it is time to have pity on her. Yes, the set time has come.
Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favor her, yes, the set time, is come.
As a father hath compassion on his children, so hath the Lord compassion on them that fear him:
You will arise and be merciful to the people of [MTY] Jerusalem; it is now time for you to do that; this is the time for you to be kind to them.
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Psalms 102:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַתָּ֣ה
יְ֭הוָה
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
תֵּשֵׁ֑ב
וְ֝/זִכְרְ/ךָ֗
לְ/דֹ֣ר
וָ/דֹֽר
וְ/אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
תֵּשֵׁ֑ב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
וְ֝/זִכְרְ/ךָ֗
zêker
H2143
memorial
Conj | N-ms | Suff
לְ/דֹ֣ר
dôwr
H1755
generation
Prep | N-ms
וָ/דֹֽר
dôwr
H1755
generation
Conj | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 102:13
וְ/אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
תֵּשֵׁ֑ב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
וְ֝/זִכְרְ/ךָ֗
zêker
H2143
"memorial"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means a memorial or remembrance, often referring to a reminder of something important, like a scent or a memory. It appears in the Bible to describe memorials to God. The word is used to recall significant events or people.
Definition: 1) memorial, remembrance 1a) remembrance, memory 1b) memorial
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: memorial, memory, remembrance, scent. See also: Exodus 3:15; Psalms 102:13; Psalms 6:6.
לְ/דֹ֣ר
dôwr
H1755
"generation"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.
Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.
וָ/דֹֽר
dôwr
H1755
"generation"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.
Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 102:13
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:13
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:13
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:13
- Sermons on Psalms 102:13
Context — The Prayer of the Afflicted
11My days are like lengthening shadows, and I wither away like grass.
12But You, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; Your renown endures to all generations.
13You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor— the appointed time has come.
14For Your servants delight in her stones and take pity on her dust. 15So the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear Your glory.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 60:1 | Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. |
| 2 | Galatians 4:4 | But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, |
| 3 | Isaiah 40:2 | “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her forced labor has been completed; her iniquity has been pardoned. For she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.” |
| 4 | Psalms 44:26 | Rise up; be our help! Redeem us on account of Your loving devotion. |
| 5 | Zechariah 2:10–12 | “Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you,” declares the LORD. “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion in the Holy Land, and He will once again choose Jerusalem. |
| 6 | Psalms 69:35–36 | For God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, that they may dwell there and possess it. The descendants of His servants will inherit it, and those who love His name will settle in it. |
| 7 | Revelation 11:15–18 | Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great— and to destroy those who destroy the earth.” |
| 8 | Isaiah 60:10–14 | Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy. Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. The glory of Lebanon will come to you— its cypress, elm, and boxwood together— to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 31:10–12 | Hear, O nations, the word of the LORD, and proclaim it in distant coastlands: “The One who scattered Israel will gather them and keep them as a shepherd keeps his flock. For the LORD has ransomed Jacob and redeemed him from the hand that had overpowered him. They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD— the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. |
| 10 | Daniel 9:2–27 | in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances. We have not listened to Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings, leaders, and fathers, and to all the people of the land. To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You. O LORD, we are covered with shame—our kings, our leaders, and our fathers—because we have sinned against You. To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God to walk in His laws, which He set before us through His servants the prophets. All Israel has transgressed Your law and turned away, refusing to obey Your voice; so the oath and the curse written in the Law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us, because we have sinned against You. You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. Just as it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us, yet we have not sought the favor of the LORD our God by turning from our iniquities and giving attention to Your truth. Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. Now, O Lord our God, who brought Your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and who made for Yourself a name renowned to this day, we have sinned; we have acted wickedly. O Lord, in keeping with all Your righteous acts, I pray that Your anger and wrath may turn away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; for because of our sins and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people are a reproach to all around us. So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary. Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.” While I was speaking, praying, confessing my sin and that of my people Israel, and presenting my petition before the LORD my God concerning His holy mountain— while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding. At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision: Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place. Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem, until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress. Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him. ” |
Psalms 102:13 Summary
This verse tells us that God will one day have compassion on His people, showing them favor and love. This is a reminder that God is always in control and has a perfect plan, even when things seem dark and hopeless. Just like God had a plan to deliver His people from slavery in the book of Exodus, He also has a plan to deliver and bless His people today (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11). As we wait for God's appointed time, we can trust in His love and care for us, and look forward to the day when He will show us favor and glory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'rise up' and have compassion on Zion?
This phrase suggests that God will actively intervene on behalf of His people, demonstrating His love and care for them, much like He did in the Exodus, as seen in Psalms 114:1-8 and Isaiah 40:1-2.
What is the 'appointed time' mentioned in this verse?
The 'appointed time' refers to a specific moment in God's plan when He will show favor to Zion, which is a reference to Jerusalem and the people of God, as also seen in Daniel 8:19 and Habakkuk 2:3.
How does God's compassion on Zion relate to the rest of the world?
God's compassion on Zion is not limited to just His people, but will also have an impact on the nations, causing them to fear His name and glory, as stated in Psalms 102:15 and Isaiah 2:2-4.
What can we learn from God's timing in showing favor to Zion?
This verse teaches us that God's timing is perfect, and His delays are not denials, as seen in Genesis 21:2 and Luke 1:20, reminding us to trust in His sovereignty and wait patiently for His appointed time.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate compassion to those around me, just as God shows compassion to Zion?
- How can I trust in God's timing when it seems like He is delaying His promises in my life?
- What are some things I can do to prepare myself for the appointed time when God will show favor to His people?
- In what ways can I delight in the 'stones' and 'dust' of God's church, just like the servants in Psalms 102:14?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:13
Thou shalt arise, and have mercy on Zion,.... Exert his power, and display the riches of his grace and mercy; not by delivering the Jews from the Babylonish captivity, to which some restrain it; but
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:13
My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:13
Upon Zion; upon Jerusalem, or thy church and people. The set time; the end of those seventy years which thou hast fixed; of which see 29:10 .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:13
Psalms 102:13 Thou shalt arise, [and] have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.Ver. 13. Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion] This he speaketh with as much confidence as if he had been in God’ s bosom; for he knew the promise of deliverance after 70 years’ captivity. See the like Habakkuk 1:12. For the time to favour her, &c.] This he understood by books, as Daniel 9:2, and therefore presseth God to a speedy performance. God loveth to be burdened with his own word, to be sued upon his own bond, &c. But besides the promise, the psalmist had another ground of his confidence, and that is in the next.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:13
(13-16) The prospect (Isaiah 40:1-5) that the restoration of Jerusalem will take place simultaneously with the coming of Jehovah in glory, is here re-echoed from the prophet in a lyric form. “The set time” must not be rigidly explained by the “seventy years” of Jeremiah 25:11. The expression is general: “The hour is come.” (Comp. Isaiah 40:2.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:13
Verse 13. Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion] While he is humbled at the footstool of mercy, and earnestly praying for mercy, an answer of peace is given; he is assured, not only that they shall be delivered, but that the time of deliverance is at hand. The set time-the seventy years predicted by Jeremiah, was ended; and God gave him to see that he was ever mindful of his promises.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:13
13. Since He thus rules, He must have compassion on Zion in accordance with His promise, for it is time to have pity on her, yea the set time is come. Cp. Isaiah 30:18; Isaiah 49:13; Jeremiah 30:18; Jeremiah 31:20; Zechariah 1:12. The appointed time for the end of the exile was now at hand. Cp. Jeremiah 29:10; Isaiah 40:2; Habakkuk 2:3.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:13
Thou shalt arise - Thou wilt come forth - as if God had been inattentive or inactive. And have mercy upon Zion - That is, Upon Jerusalem - represented as in a state of desolation.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:13
13. Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion—Here is touched the point of the psalmist’s grief, (the miserable state of the people,) and the object of his chiefest hope, (their restoration to
Sermons on Psalms 102:13
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When God Stepped Down - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the preacher recounts a powerful revival that took place in a parish during the Lewis revival. The revival was sparked by a young man who read a portion of Psalm 24 |
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Babylon Is Falling by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the emergence of a new wave of Holy Ghost music in the church. He emphasizes the importance of worship and praise, particularly through the r |
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The Compassion of God by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that it is not enough for Christians to simply appear good or have a Sunday face. He argues that true transformation comes when God's nature |
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Going Up to Zion by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the presence of God in the worship of Israel. The people of Israel expected and called for a powerful manifestation of God |
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K-058 Restoring the Tabernacle of David by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prophecy of the valley of dry bones and the restoration of a nation from death. The sermon focuses on Ezekiel 37:21, which states that Go |
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Even So Come Lord Jesus - Part 2 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recording and preserving the preaching of the word of God. He explains that the recorded word of God will inform and instru |
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The Mystery of Incarnation (1 of 9) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a relationship with God and being obedient to Him. They highlight the tension and delicacy of this relationship, sta |