Psalm 102:1WEB
Hear my prayer, Yahweh! Let my cry come to you.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
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A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before Yahweh.
Psalm 102:1WEB
Hear my prayer, Yahweh! Let my cry come to you.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 102:2WEB
Don’t hide your face from me in the day of my distress. Turn your ear to me. Answer me quickly in the day when I call.
Psalm 102:3WEB
For my days consume away like smoke. My bones are burned as a torch.
Psalm 102:4WEB
My heart is blighted like grass, and withered, for I forget to eat my bread.
Psalm 102:5WEB
By reason of the voice of my groaning, my bones stick to my skin.
Psalm 102:6WEB
I am like a pelican of the wilderness. I have become as an owl of the waste places.
Psalm 102:7WEB
I watch, and have become like a sparrow that is alone on the housetop.
Psalm 102:8WEB
My enemies reproach me all day. Those who are mad at me use my name as a curse.
Psalm 102:9WEB
For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mixed my drink with tears,
Psalm 102:10WEB
because of your indignation and your wrath; for you have taken me up and thrown me away.
Psalm 102:11WEB
My days are like a long shadow. I have withered like grass.
Psalm 102:12WEB
But you, Yahweh, will remain forever; your renown endures to all generations.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 102:13WEB
You will arise and have mercy on Zion, for it is time to have pity on her. Yes, the set time has come.
Psalm 102:14WEB
For your servants take pleasure in her stones, and have pity on her dust.
Psalm 102:15WEB
So the nations will fear Yahweh’s name, all the kings of the earth your glory.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 102:16WEB
For Yahweh has built up Zion. He has appeared in his glory.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 102:17WEB
He has responded to the prayer of the destitute, and has not despised their prayer.
Psalm 102:18WEB
This will be written for the generation to come. A people which will be created will praise Yah,
Psalm 102:19WEB
for he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary. From heaven, Yahweh saw the earth,
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 102:20WEB
to hear the groans of the prisoner, to free those who are condemned to death,
Psalm 102:21WEB
that men may declare Yahweh’s name in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem,
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 102:22WEB
when the peoples are gathered together, the kingdoms, to serve Yahweh.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 102:23WEB
He weakened my strength along the course. He shortened my days.
Psalm 102:24WEB
I said, “My God, don’t take me away in the middle of my days. Your years are throughout all generations.
Psalm 102:25WEB
Of old, you laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the work of your hands.
Psalm 102:26WEB
They will perish, but you will endure. Yes, all of them will wear out like a garment. You will change them like a cloak, and they will be changed.
Psalm 102:27WEB
But you are the same. Your years will have no end.
Psalm 102:28WEB
The children of your servants will continue. Their offspring will be established before you.”
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.