Psalms 102:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You will rise up and show mercy to Zion, because the time to show her favor, yes, the appointed time, has come.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is expressing confidence that God will act at just the right moment to restore and bless His people in Jerusalem.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 102 is a prayer of an afflicted person, likely written during a time of national crisis such as the Babylonian exile, when Israel was suffering under foreign oppression. The psalmist expresses deep longing for God's intervention and mercy on Zion, which represents Jerusalem and the covenant people of Israel. This verse underscores the biblical theme of God's appointed times for deliverance, reflecting the hope that He will act sovereignly to restore His people.

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