Psalms 102:13
As a father is compassionate to his sons, so has the Lord been compassionate to those who fear him.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.
In Context
12As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our iniquities from us.
14For he knows our form. He has called to mind that we are dust.
Cross References
Ezra 1:1In the first year of Cyrus, king of the Persians, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus, king of the Persians, so that the word of the Lord from the mouth of Jeremiah would be fulfilled. And he sent out a voice, throughout his entire kingdom, and also in writing, saying:
Psalms 90:2He will say to the Lord, “You are my supporter and my refuge.” My God, I will hope in him.
Psalms 135:13He divided the Red Sea into separate parts, for his mercy is eternal.
Isaiah 40:2Speak to the heart of Jerusalem, and call out to her! For her malice has reached its end. Her iniquity has been forgiven. She has received double for all her sins from the hand of the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 102:13-23
The Future Glory of Zion. 12 But thou, O Lord , shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations. 13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. 14 For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof. 15 So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord , and all the kings of the earth thy glory. 16 When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. 17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise… Read the whole commentary →