KJV ORIGINAL
Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
May the LORD be blessed from Zion, who lives in Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling everyone to praise God, who makes His home in Jerusalem among His people.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, Zion was a poetic name for Jerusalem, the capital city and the site of the Temple, where God was believed to dwell among His people. This verse concludes a psalm that praises God for His mighty acts and emphasizes Jerusalem's role as the spiritual center of worship. During the time of the Psalms, such expressions of praise helped reinforce the Israelites' covenant relationship with God.
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