Psalms 102:12-22

12But you, Lord, rule for ever as king. People will always remember you.

13You will soon be kind to Zion again. Now it is time to forgive her. Yes, the time is now right for you to do that.

14Her buildings have become broken stones and dust. But your servants still love your city. We are sad to see that it is broken down.

15The nations will respect the Lord's name. All the kings of the world will praise your glory.

16That will happen when the Lord builds Zion again and he appears there in his glory.

17He will answer the prayers of poor people who have nothing. He will not refuse to help them.

18Write these things down for people who live in future times to read. Then they too will praise the Lord.

19Tell them that the Lord looked down from his home in heaven. He saw what was happening on the earth.

20He heard the prisoners call out in pain. He saved the lives of prisoners so they could go free before their enemies could kill them.

21As a result, people will shout the Lord's name in Zion. Yes, they will praise him in Jerusalem!

22At that time, people from all nations will meet together. The kingdoms of the world will come to serve the Lord.