Blessed be the Lord from Zion, he who resides in Jerusalem. Praise the Lord! This final verse pronounces blessing on God from the location of His sanctuary, affirming that divine blessing originates in and flows from Zion. The benedictory form (Blessed be the Lord) suggests that the speaker and community are pronouncing blessing on God, reciprocating the blessings they have received. The assertion he who resides in Jerusalem connects God's blessing to His dwelling-place in the sanctuary, suggesting that proximity to God's house is the source of all blessing. The final Praise the Lord (Hallelujah) returns to the opening imperative, creating a frame around the entire psalm. This verse transforms the call to praise into a concluded act of worship, affirming that the assembled community has successfully offered the praise demanded and will continue to do so.

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