Psalms 102

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 102 of 150

¹ A Prayer of the afflicted one, when he is faint and pours out his plea to Jehovah. Hear my prayer, O Jehovah, and let my cry come to You.

² Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my trouble; stretch out Your ear to me in the day I call; answer me quickly.

³ For my days are finished in smoke, and my bones are burned like a burning heap.

Chapter Summary

The prophet in his prayer makes a grievous complaint. He takes comfort in the unchangeable mercies of Jehovah to His elect.

יִבְל֑וּ become old and worn out H1086 · TWOT 246

חֵרְפ֣וּ remain in harvest time H2778 · TWOT 750

אַחֲר֑וֹן coming after H314 · TWOT 68f

עֲפָרָ֥ dry earth H6083 · TWOT 1664a

זַֽעַמְ indignation H2195 · TWOT 568a

The Afflicted Mourns in Ashes

An afflicted one pours out his plea, stating he has eaten ashes like bread and mingled his drink with weeping.

The Appointed Time to Pity Zion

The psalmist declares that Jehovah shall arise and have mercy on Zion, for the appointed time to pity her and rebuild has come.

The Afflicted Mourns in Ashes

An afflicted one pours out his plea, stating he has eaten ashes like bread and mingled his drink with weeping.

Psalms 102:1-9

The Appointed Time to Pity Zion

The psalmist declares that Jehovah shall arise and have mercy on Zion, for the appointed time to pity her and rebuild has come.

Psalms 102:13-16

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