In the last Psalm we spoke about the relationship between God and His people. Here that theme is taken further. God dwells amongst His people. Right at the end of Revelation it says that "now the dwelling of God is with men" (Rev 21:3). Here it talks of God dwelling in Zion and Jerusalem. Jesus spoke of He and the Father coming to make their home with us (John 14:23). So we see again the closeness of God and His people.
The dwelling of the Lord brings peace. He puts an end to those who war against His people.
"Your wrath against man brings you praise". People are always complaining about the wrath of God, saying in effect that God should not have wrath. However, when God's final judgement is revealed it will actually bring Him praise.
Moreover, this is the only way it can be. All evil is a result of sin, it needs to come under judgement to come to an end.
We can also see the cross here. Jesus suffered the judgement that we should suffer. God's wrath against sin was revealed on the cross.
So the conclusion of all this in the Psalm is that we should make vows to the Lord.
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