Psalms 102:14 Meaning and Explanation
“For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The servants of God cherish even the ruins of Zion with affection and care.
The Context of Psalms 102:14
Depicting God's servants' faithful love for broken Zion.
What Does Psalms 102:14 Mean?
The servants of God find pleasure not in Zion's glory but in her stones and dust—her rubble. This suggests the city lies in ruins, yet her people hold even the debris precious. This is love that persists through desolation, not dependent on external circumstance.
The servants' favor for the dust shows their deep identification with Zion's shame. They do not abandon her in her degradation but instead cleave to her remains with tenderness. This parallels the psalmist's own patient endurance of affliction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 102:14
What does Psalms 102:14 mean?
The servants of God cherish even the ruins of Zion with affection and care.
What is the context of Psalms 102:14?
Depicting God's servants' faithful love for broken Zion.