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Psalm 102:21
ESV that they may declare in Zion the name of the Lord, and in Jerusalem his praise,
NIV So the name of the Lord will be declared in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem
NASB So that people may tell of the name of the Lord in Zion, And His praise in Jerusalem,
CSB so that they might declare the name of the Lord in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem,
NLT And so the Lord’s fame will be celebrated in Zion, his praises in Jerusalem,
KJV To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
NKJV To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, And His praise in Jerusalem,

What does Psalm 102:21 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 102, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 102:12–22 puts the psalmist's suffering into perspective. He realizes that God is still sovereign. Even better is to remember that the Lord's time of judgment is coming. One day, He will restore His people, Israel, and the entire world will learn to honor Him. The generations living after the psalmist should know that the Lord promised the victory they will live to see.
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Chapter Summary
The psalmist uses dramatic images to depict his deep suffering. These emphasize ideas like loneliness, hopelessness, and despair. Even so, the psalmist knows that God is in control. He writes a message for future generations, telling them to see his own suffering as evidence that the Lord sees His people in their pain. The psalmist is sure that God will come to rescue His people, one day, and they will be safe forever.
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