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14 You will arise and show mercy to Zion,
    for it is time for you to have pity on her;
    the appointed time[a] has come.
15 For her stones are precious to your servants,
    and her dust causes them to weep.[b]
16 The nations will revere your name,[c]Lord,
    and all the kings of the earth will sing of your glory.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 102:14 Appointed time: the time established by God for judgment and salvation (see Ps 75:3; Ex 9:5; 2 Sam 24:15; Dan 11:27, 35).
  2. Psalm 102:15 The psalmist intimates that Zion must be highly cherished by the Lord for she is so dear to his servants.
  3. Psalm 102:16 See note on Ps 46:11. Name: see note on Ps 5:12.

14 For her stones are dear to your servants;
    her very dust moves them to pity.
15 The nations will fear(A) the name of the Lord,
    all the kings(B) of the earth will revere your glory.
16 For the Lord will rebuild Zion(C)
    and appear in his glory.(D)

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