Psalms 102:15

15 The nations will fear the name of the LORD, all the kings of the earth will revere your glory.

Psalms 102:15 in Other Translations

KJV
15 So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.
ESV
15 Nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear your glory.
NLT
15 Then the nations will tremble before the LORD . The kings of the earth will tremble before his glory.
MSG
15 The godless nations will sit up and take notice - see your glory, worship your name -
CSB
15 Then the nations will fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth Your glory,

Psalms 102:15 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 102:15

So the Heathen shall fear the name of the Lord
Whose name is reverend, and to be feared; especially the glorious and fearful name "Jehovah", expressive of the divine existence, of his eternity and immutability; though the name of the Lord frequently signifies himself, and here particularly the Messiah, the Son of God, in whom the name of the Lord is; the King of saints, whom all men will fear in the latter day, when the set time to favour Zion is come; will stand in awe of him, be careful of offending him, and will serve and worship him; even the very Heathen, who knew not God, and had no fear of him before their eyes, or in their hearts; the Pagan nations, whose kingdoms will become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; see ( Revelation 11:15 ) ( Revelation 15:3 Revelation 15:4 )

and all the kings of the earth thy glory;
which may be supplied thus, either "all the kings of the earth shall see thy glory", or shall fear thee because of "thy glory"; the glory of Christ's person, as the Son of God; the glory of his offices, as Prophet, Priest, and King; especially the glory of his kingly office, to which that of the kings of the earth is not to be compared; the glory of his works of creation, providence, and redemption; and as it will be held forth in the Gospel, with which the earth will now be full, and so be filled with the glory of the Lord, ( Psalms 72:19 ) , and will be so remarkable and conspicuous as to be taken notice of by the kings of the earth, even by all of them, who, when the glory of the Lord shall be risen in Zion, will come to the brightness of it, and look upon it, and admire it, and fear because of it, ( Isaiah 60:1 Isaiah 60:3 ) .

Psalms 102:15 In-Context

13 You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come.
14 For her stones are dear to your servants; her very dust moves them to pity.
15 The nations will fear the name of the LORD, all the kings of the earth will revere your glory.
16 For the LORD will rebuild Zion and appear in his glory.
17 He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Kings 8:43; Psalms 67:7; Isaiah 2:2
  • 2. Psalms 76:12; Psalms 138:4; Psalms 148:11
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