God’s Word Translation
Psalms 102:21
21The Lord’s name is announced in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem
Psalms 102:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
- New International Version (NIV)So the name of the Lord will be declared in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem
- English Standard Version (ESV)that they may declare in Zion the name of the Lord, and in Jerusalem his praise,
- New King James Version (NKJV)To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, And His praise in Jerusalem,
Context of Psalms 102:21
19“The Lord looked down from his holy place high above. From heaven he looked at the earth. 20He heard the groans of the prisoners and set free those who were condemned to death. The Lord’s name is announced in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem 22when nations and kingdoms gather to worship the Lord.” 23He has weakened my strength along the way. He has reduced ⌞the number of⌟ my days.
Read all of Psalms 102Psalms 102:21 word by word
לְסַפֵּ֣ר בְּ֭צִיּוֹן שֵׁ֣ם יְהוָ֑ה וּ֝תְהִלָּת֗וֹ בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 102:21
- Psalms 9:13Have pity on me, O Lord. Look at what I suffer because of those who hate me. You take me away from the gates of death
- Psalms 22:22I will tell my people about your name. I will praise you within the congregation.
- Psalms 51:14Rescue me from the guilt of murder, O God, my savior. Let my tongue sing joyfully about your righteousness!
- Psalms 79:13Then we, your people, the flock in your pasture, will give thanks to you forever. We will praise you throughout every generation.
- Isaiah 51:11The people ransomed by the Lord will return. They will come to Zion singing with joy. Everlasting happiness will be on their heads ⌞as a crown⌟. They will be glad and joyful. They will have no sorrow or grief.
- Ephesians 2:4But God is rich in mercy because of his great love for us.
- Ephesians 3:21Glory belongs to God in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time and eternity! Amen.
- 1 Peter 2:9However, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Commentaries on Psalms 102:21
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 21To declare the name of the Lord - To publish that Messenger of the Covenant in whom the name of the Lord is, that Messiah in whom the fullness of the Godhead dwelt; and to commence at Jerusalem, that the first offers of mercy might be made to the Jews, from whom the word of reconciliation was to go out to all the ends of the earth.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21To declare the name of the Lord in Zion - That his name might be declared in Zion, or that his praise might be set up in Jerusalem again. That is, that his people might be returned there, and his praise be celebrated again in the holy city.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-22Verses 12-22 We are dying creatures, but God is an everlasting God, the protector of his church; we may be confident that it will not be neglected. When we consider our own vileness, our darkness and deadness, and the manifold defects in our prayers, we have cause to fear that they will not be received in heaven; but we are here assured of the contrary, for we have an Advocate with the Father, and are under grace, not under the law. Redemption is the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18-22The Lord will show mercy. Both Jews and Gentiles will worship him.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 19-2219-22. For--or, "That," as introducing the statement of God's condescension. A summary of what shall be written. to loose ... appointed--or, "deliver" them (Psa 79:11).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 102
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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