--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on…" description: "\"“The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness, 6 and he will be the stability of your times..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8c/crossway-14085_god_the-lord-is-exalted-for-he-dwells-on-hig_329284.jpg" --- # The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill… ![“The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness, 6 and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion's [1] treasure.” quote by Crossway](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8c/crossway-14085_god_the-lord-is-exalted-for-he-dwells-on-hig_329284.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8c/crossway-14085_god_the-lord-is-exalted-for-he-dwells-on-hig_329284.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8c/crossway-14085_god_the-lord-is-exalted-for-he-dwells-on-hig_329284.jpg) > ““The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high;         he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness,     6 and he will be the stability of your times,         abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge;         the fear of the LORD is Zion's \[1\] treasure.”” Crossway ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God’s exalted presence brings justice, stability, wisdom, and salvation, making reverence for Him a priceless treasure **In simple terms:** Divine authority ensures justice and wisdom, making reverence valuable Key Takeaway Trust in divine order for stability and hope Themes faith justice wisdom salvation Mood reverent hopeful Type spiritual scriptural When to use this quote - prayer - community worship - ethical decision‑making - personal meditation Key Concepts Divine sovereignty moral order Questions to Reflect On - How does reverence shape your values? - What justice do you seek in your life? 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