The Israelites thought of Canaan, and in particular of 'Zion,' its
centre-point.
_(a)_ Perpetual rest. 'Bring in and plant'--a contrast to the desert
nomad life.
_(b)_ Perpetual safety. 'The sanctuary which Thy hands have
established,' _i.e._ made firm.
_(c)_ Perpetual dwelling in God. 'Thy dwelling,' 'Thy mountain,' '_Thy_
holy habitation' (ver. 13), rather than '_our_ land.' For Israel their
communion with Jehovah was perfected on Zion by the Temple and the
sacrifices, including the revelation of (priestly) national service.
_(d)_ Perpetual purity. 'Thy sanctuary.' 'Without' holiness 'no man
shall see the Lord.'