Psalms 102:14
Psalms 102:14 in Multiple Translations
For Your servants delight in her stones and take pity on her dust.
For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof.
For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, And have pity upon her dust.
For your servants take pleasure in her stones, looking with love on her dust.
For the people who follow you love its stones; they value even its dust!
For thy seruants delite in the stones thereof, and haue pitie on the dust thereof.
For Thy servants have been pleased with her stones, And her dust they favour.
For your servants take pleasure in her stones, and have pity on her dust.
For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favor the dust thereof.
For he knoweth our frame. He remembereth that we are dust:
Even though ◄the city has been destroyed/our enemies have destroyed our city►, we who serve you still love the stones that were formerly in the city walls; because now there is rubble everywhere, we, your people, are very sad when we see it.
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Psalms 102:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַתָּ֣ה
תָ֭קוּם
תְּרַחֵ֣ם
צִיּ֑וֹן
כִּי
עֵ֥ת
לְ֝/חֶֽנְנָ֗/הּ
כִּי
בָ֥א
מוֹעֵֽד
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
תָ֭קוּם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
תְּרַחֵ֣ם
râcham
H7355
to have compassion
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
צִיּ֑וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
N-proper
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
עֵ֥ת
ʻêth
H6256
time
N-cs
לְ֝/חֶֽנְנָ֗/הּ
chânan
H2603
be gracious
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
בָ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מוֹעֵֽד
môwʻêd
H4150
meeting
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 102:14
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
תָ֭קוּם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
תְּרַחֵ֣ם
râcham
H7355
"to have compassion"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to have compassion or show love, often used to describe God's mercy towards humanity, as seen in the Bible. It involves deep feelings of sympathy and kindness. In the KJV, it is translated as having mercy or pity.
Definition: 1) to love, love deeply, have mercy, be compassionate, have tender affection, have compassion 1a) (Qal) to love 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to have compassion, be compassionate 1b1a) of God, man 1c) (Pual) to be shown compassion, be compassionate
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: have compassion (on, upon), love, (find, have, obtain, shew) mercy(-iful, on, upon), (have) pity, Ruhamah, [idiom] surely. See also: Exodus 33:19; Isaiah 60:10; Psalms 18:2.
צִיּ֑וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
עֵ֥ת
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
N-cs
Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.
Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.
לְ֝/חֶֽנְנָ֗/הּ
chânan
H2603
"be gracious"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This Hebrew word means to show kindness or favor, often by bending or stooping to help someone in need, as seen in the actions of God towards his people.
Definition: 1) to be gracious, show favour, pity 1a) (Qal) to show favour, be gracious 1b) (Niphal) to be pitied 1c) (Piel) to make gracious, make favourable, be gracious 1d) (Poel) to direct favour to, have mercy on 1e) (Hophal) to be shown favour, be shown consideration 1f) (Hithpael) to seek favour, implore favour
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: beseech, [idiom] fair, (be, find, shew) favour(-able), be (deal, give, grant (gracious(-ly), intreat, (be) merciful, have (shew) mercy (on, upon), have pity upon, pray, make supplication, [idiom] very. See also: Genesis 33:5; Psalms 37:21; Psalms 4:2.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
בָ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
מוֹעֵֽד
môwʻêd
H4150
"meeting"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a meeting or appointed time, often for a sacred season or festival, like the tent of meeting in Exodus. It can also mean an assembly or congregation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the Israelites' gatherings and celebrations.
Definition: : meeting 1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting 1a) appointed time 1a1) appointed time (general) 1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season 1b) appointed meeting 1c) appointed place 1d) appointed sign or signal 1e) tent of meeting
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). See also: Genesis 1:14; Numbers 4:31; Psalms 74:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 102:14
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- Psalms 102:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:14
- Sermons on Psalms 102:14
Context — The Prayer of the Afflicted
12But You, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; Your renown endures to all generations.
13You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor— the appointed time has come.
14For Your servants delight in her stones and take pity on her dust.
15So the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear Your glory. 16For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 4:2 | before his associates and the army of Samaria, saying, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Can they restore the wall by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?” |
| 2 | Ezra 7:27 | Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, |
| 3 | Ezra 3:1–3 | By the seventh month, the Israelites had settled in their towns, and the people assembled as one man in Jerusalem. Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. They set up the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the LORD—both the morning and evening burnt offerings—even though they feared the people of the land. |
| 4 | Psalms 79:7–10 | for they have devoured Jacob and devastated his homeland. Do not hold past sins against us; let Your compassion come quickly, for we are brought low. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name. Why should the nations ask, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations Your vengeance for the bloodshed of Your servants. |
| 5 | Nehemiah 4:10 | Meanwhile, the people of Judah said: “The strength of the laborer fails, and there is so much rubble that we will never be able to rebuild the wall.” |
| 6 | Nehemiah 2:17 | Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned down. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” |
| 7 | Psalms 79:1 | The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble. |
| 8 | Psalms 137:5–6 | If I forget you, O Jerusalem, may my right hand cease to function. May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem as my greatest joy! |
| 9 | Nehemiah 1:3 | And they told me, “The remnant who survived the exile are there in the province, in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are burned with fire.” |
| 10 | Nehemiah 2:3 | and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” |
Psalms 102:14 Summary
[This verse, Psalms 102:14, shows us that even when things seem broken and dusty, God's people still love and care about what's important to Him, like the city of Zion. It's like when you really care about something or someone, you want to see them happy and whole again, as seen in Psalms 122:6 where it says to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. The servants of God are looking forward to the time when Zion will be rebuilt and restored, as promised in Psalms 102:16, and they are taking pity on her current state because they know God's plans are good. This teaches us to have hope and patience, even in hard times, because God is always working towards our good, as Romans 8:28 reminds us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to delight in Zion's stones and take pity on her dust?
This phrase, as seen in Psalms 102:14, signifies a deep affection and concern for the well-being of God's people and the city of Zion, much like the love and care expressed in Psalms 122:6 for the peace of Jerusalem.
Why are the servants of God taking pity on Zion's dust?
The servants of God are taking pity on Zion's dust because they recognize that despite her current state of desolation, she is still a place of great significance to God, as promised in Psalms 132:13-14 where God chooses Zion as His dwelling place.
How does this verse relate to God's promise to rebuild Zion?
This verse directly precedes the statement that the Lord will rebuild Zion, as seen in Psalms 102:16, indicating that the delight and pity of God's servants are precursors to God's action of restoration, much like the pattern of repentance and restoration seen in Isaiah 61:4.
What role do God's servants play in the restoration of Zion?
God's servants, by delighting in Zion's stones and taking pity on her dust, demonstrate their faithfulness to God's promises and their commitment to seeing His will fulfilled, as encouraged in Isaiah 62:6-7 where the watchmen are called to give God no rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can show your love and concern for the things of God, just like the servants in Psalms 102:14?
- How can you balance the reality of current difficulties with the promise of future restoration, as seen in this verse and the following ones?
- In what ways can you identify with the 'stones' and 'dust' of Zion, and how does recognizing your own spiritual desolation lead you to cry out to God for restoration?
- What does it mean to you personally that God's servants take pity on Zion's dust, and how does this reflect God's heart towards you in your times of need?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:14
For thy servants take pleasure in her stones,.... Meaning not Cyrus and Darius, who gave leave and orders for the rebuilding of the city and temple of Jerusalem, as some; nor Nehemiah, and Ezra, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:14
My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:14
Thy people value the dust and rubbish of the holy city more than all the palaces of the earth, and passionately desire that it may be rebuilt.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:14
Psalms 102:14 For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof.Ver. 14. For thy servants take pleasure in her stones] They pity her, and wish her welfare; much more then dost thou. He argueth from that sweet, tender, melting frame of spirit that was found in the faithful, which is but a reflex of that far sweeter that is in God. And favour the dust thereof] The ruins and the rubbish, heartily desiring and expecting a re-edification and restoration, whereof they had a sweet promise, Amos 9:9, and for the spiritual temple to be built of Jews and Gentiles, they had many more. See all that followeth.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:14
(14) Stones . . . dust.—This touching description of the devotion of the Jews to their ruined city is best illustrated by the actual history in Nehemiah 3, 4, and by the scenes so often described by travellers at the “wailing place” in modern Jerusalem.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:14
Verse 14. Thy servants take pleasure in her stones] Though Jerusalem was at this time in a heap of ruins, yet even her rubbish was sacred in the eyes of the pious; for this had been the city of the great King.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:14
14. For thy servants have affection for her stones, And for her dust are they moved with pity. Another argument to move Jehovah’s compassion. His servants look with yearning love towards Zion in its ruin. Even the broken stones and scattered heaps of rubbish which are all that remain of it are very dear to them. The language resembles that of Sanballat’s contemptuous taunt: “Will they revive the stones out of the heaps of rubbish?” Heb. dust, Nehemiah 4:2; cp. Psalms 102:10, “there is much rubbish,” Heb. dust.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:14
For thy servants take pleasure in her stones - Those who profess to be thy servants; thy friends. This was the “evidence” to the mind of the psalmist that God was about to visit his people, and to rebuild Jerusalem.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:14
14. Take pleasure in her stones… favour the dust—Not the “stones” to be prepared for the new city and temple, but the ruins of the old, as left by Nebuchadnezzar’s army. See Psalms 79:1; Psalms 74:2-3.
Sermons on Psalms 102:14
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The Warfare by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks discusses 'The Warfare', emphasizing the unique and intense spiritual conflict associated with fulfilling God's ultimate purpose. He illustrates this through the o |
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(Rebuilding the House of the Lord) 4. a New Phase as Ezra Appears by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the journey of the Israelites from Babylon to Jerusalem, which took them four months on foot. Despite the risks of being robbed or ambushed, t |
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(Haggai) Pointed Powerful Paralysing Preaching by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenges faced by the people of Judah and Benjamin as they built the temple of the Lord. He emphasizes that when God calls us to do His |
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(Rebuilding the House of the Lord) 2. Rebuildling the House of the Lord by Roy Hession | The video shown in the sermon was a documentary made by a television network in America, showcasing testimonies of people who had been reached by Jesus. The speaker was deeply move |
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Hindrances to Spiritual Revival by Joshua Daniel | This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of the altar in our lives, symbolizing prayer and spiritual foundation. It highlights the need for a broken spirit and humili |
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A True Revival Meeting by John Greer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of unity among believers. He highlights that unity is a priority and a mark of the Holy Spirit's work. The preacher refers to |
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(Through the Bible) 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra by Zac Poonen | The sermon covers the journey of the children of Israel from Babylon back to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity, focusing on the building of the temple and the challenges faced. |