Psalm 102:16
“When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 102Meaning
The verse joins restoration with divine self-revelation. Its ancient Zion setting should be preserved rather than flattened into a modern state program.
Enduring God, restored Zion, future praise
God's permanence, compassion for Zion, attention to the destitute, and praise extending to future generations and nations.
Read carefully
The verse belongs to the ancient Zion setting of the psalm.
Reflection
Let restoration direct attention toward God rather than human triumphalism.