New International Version A prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, LORD; let my cry for help come to you. New Living Translation LORD, hear my prayer! Listen to my plea! English Standard Version Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry come to you! Berean Standard Bible A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You. Berean Literal Bible A Prayer of one afflicted, when he grows weak and pours out his complaint before YHWH. O YHWH, may You hear my prayer and may my cry come to You! King James Bible A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee. New King James Version A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD, And let my cry come to You. New American Standard Bible A Prayer of the afflicted when he is weak and pours out his complaint before the LORD. Hear my prayer, LORD! And let my cry for help come to You. NASB 1995 A Prayer of the Afflicted when he is faint and pours out his complaint before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD! And let my cry for help come to You. NASB 1977 Hear my prayer, O LORD! And let my cry for help come to Thee. Legacy Standard Bible A Prayer of the afflicted when he is faint and pours out his complaint before Yahweh. O Yahweh, hear my prayer! And let my cry for help come to You. Amplified Bible A Prayer of the afflicted; when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint to God. Hear my prayer, O LORD, And let my cry for help come to You! Berean Annotated Bible A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD {YHWH}. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You. Christian Standard Bible A prayer of a suffering person who is weak and pours out his lament before the L ord. † LORD, hear my prayer; let my cry for help come before you. Holman Christian Standard Bible A prayer of an afflicted person who is weak and pours out his lament before the LORD. LORD, hear my prayer; let my cry for help come before You. American Standard Version A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before Jehovah. Hear my prayer, O Jehovah, And let my cry come unto thee. Contemporary English Version I pray to you, LORD! Please listen. English Revised Version A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation [A prayer by someone who is suffering, when he is weary and pours out his troubles in the LORD's presence.] O LORD, hear my prayer, and let my cry for help come to you. Good News Translation Listen to my prayer, O LORD, and hear my cry for help! International Standard Version LORD, hear my prayer! May my cry for help come to you. NET Bible The prayer of an oppressed man, as he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. O LORD, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my cry for help! New Heart English Bible [A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before the LORD.] Hear my prayer, LORD. Let my cry come to you. Webster's Bible Translation A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come to thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleA prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You. World English Bible A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before Yahweh. Hear my prayer, Yahweh! Let my cry come to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA PRAYER OF THE AFFLICTED WHEN HE IS FEEBLE, AND POURS OUT HIS COMPLAINT BEFORE YHWH. O YHWH, hear my prayer, indeed, my cry comes to You. Berean Literal Bible A Prayer of one afflicted, when he grows weak and pours out his complaint before YHWH. O YHWH, may You hear my prayer and may my cry come to You! Young's Literal Translation A Prayer of the afflicted when he is feeble, and before Jehovah poureth out his plaint. O Jehovah, hear my prayer, yea, my cry to Thee cometh. Smith's Literal Translation Prayer for the poor when he shall languish, and before Jehovah shall pour out his complaint O Jehovah, hear my prayer, and my cry shall come to thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe prayer of the poor man, when he was anxious, and poured out his supplication before the Lord. Hear, O Lord, my prayer: and let my cry come to thee. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The prayer of one afflicted and wasting away whose anguish is poured out before the LORD. [2] LORD, hear my prayer; let my cry come to you. New Revised Standard Version Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry come to you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHEAR my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH, hear my prayer, and my cry will enter to your presence! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A Prayer of the afflicted, when he fainteth, and poureth out his complaint before the LORD. O LORD, hear my prayer, And let my cry come unto Thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation A Prayer for the Poor; when he is deeply afflicted, and pours out his supplication before the Lord. Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come to thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Prayer of the Afflicted1A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You. 2Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call.… Cross References A prayer of one who is afflicted, James 5:13 Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. Psalm 34:17-18 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. / The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. when he grows faint Psalm 61:2 From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 143:4 My spirit grows faint within me; my heart is dismayed inside me. and pours out his lament before the LORD. 1 Samuel 1:15 “No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have not had any wine or strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD. Lamentations 2:19 Arise, cry out in the night from the first watch of the night. Pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to Him for the lives of your children who are fainting from hunger on the corner of every street. Hear my prayer, O LORD; Psalm 143:1 A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me. Psalm 86:6 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy. let my cry for help come before You. Psalm 119:169 May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word. Psalm 88:2 May my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry. Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. Psalm 61:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. Lamentations 3:55-56 I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. / You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.” Isaiah 38:14 I chirp like a swallow or crane; I moan like a dove. My eyes grow weak as I look upward. O Lord, I am oppressed; be my security.” Jonah 2:2 saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice. 1 Samuel 1:10 In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. Treasury of Scripture Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come to you. A. Psalm 12:5 For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him. Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 69:1,2 To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul… poureth Psalm 42:4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. Psalm 77:3 I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah. hear Psalm 5:2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. Psalm 55:1-5 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication… Psalm 57:1-3 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast… let my Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears. Exodus 2:23 And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage. Judges 10:16 And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel. Jump to Previous Afflicted Complaint Cry Faint Fainteth Feeble Grief Hear Help Lament Overcome Overwhelmed Plaint Poureth Pours Prayer Puts TroubleJump to Next Afflicted Complaint Cry Faint Fainteth Feeble Grief Hear Help Lament Overcome Overwhelmed Plaint Poureth Pours Prayer Puts TroublePsalm 102 1. The prophet in his prayer makes a grievous complaint.12. He takes comfort in the eternity, and mercy of God 18. The mercies of God are to be recorded 23. He sustains his weakness by the unchangeableness of God. A prayer of one who is afflicted, This psalm is a personal lament of one overwhelmed by severe distress. The sufferer’s affliction may include physical weakness, sorrow, isolation, and spiritual anguish, while also reflecting the hardships endured by God’s people. Jas 5:13 Is any one of you suffering? He should pray.… when he grows faint “When he grows faint” portrays strength failing under prolonged trouble. With no confidence in himself, the psalmist turns wholly to God. Psa 61:2 From the ends of the earth I call out to You… and pours out his lament before the LORD. He brings his grief openly before the covenant God, refusing to hide his pain or seek relief apart from Him. 1Sa 1:15 “No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman troubled… Hear my prayer, O LORD; The psalmist begins with a direct appeal for God’s attention. He trusts that the LORD knows his condition and remains faithful to His people. Psa 143:1 A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer.… let my cry for help come before You. He asks God to receive his plea and act in mercy, confident that no distress is beyond the Lord’s sight or power. Psa 119:169 May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding… Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 102 is traditionally considered to be an afflicted individual, possibly David or another figure experiencing deep distress. The psalm is a personal lament, reflecting a time of suffering and seeking God's intervention. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and faithfulness to His people. The psalmist directs his plea to Yahweh, acknowledging His power and willingness to hear. 3. The Context of Affliction The psalm is set in a time of personal or communal distress, possibly during the Babylonian exile or another period of hardship for Israel. It reflects a deep yearning for God's presence and deliverance. Teaching Points The Power of PrayerPrayer is a direct line of communication with God. The psalmist's plea demonstrates the importance of bringing our deepest concerns to the Lord. God's Attentiveness The psalmist's confidence that God will hear his cry reminds us that God is attentive to our needs and responsive to our prayers. Expressing Lament It is biblical and healthy to express our sorrows and struggles to God. Lament is a form of worship that acknowledges our dependence on Him. Faith in Distress Even in times of great distress, faith compels us to turn to God, trusting in His ability to deliver and comfort us. Community of Believers Sharing our burdens with fellow believers can provide support and encouragement, as we collectively seek God's intervention. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 102:1?2. How can Psalm 102:1 guide us in expressing our distress to God? 3. What does "hear my prayer, O LORD" reveal about God's attentiveness? 4. How does Psalm 102:1 connect with Philippians 4:6 on presenting requests to God? 5. In what ways can we apply Psalm 102:1 during personal trials today? 6. Why is it important to "let my cry for help come to You"? 7. How does Psalm 102:1 reflect the human experience of suffering and seeking divine intervention? 8. What historical context might have influenced the writing of Psalm 102:1? 9. How does Psalm 102:1 align with the overall themes of lament in the Book of Psalms? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 102? (1) Prayer.--Like love and all emotion, prayer has its own language, and this assumes here the forms of expression that meet us in other psalms. (See, e.g., in addition to the reference in margin, Psalm 31:2; Psalm 39:12; Psalm 56:9; Psalm 59:16; Psalm 143:7.)Verse 1. - Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee (comp. Psalm 27:7; Psalm 39:12; Psalm 54:2; Psalm 55:1, etc.). "Stereotyped expressions," but the fittest to express a sufferer's urgent need. Psalm 102:1 showcases a believer in deep trouble who refuses to stay silent. Affliction leads to faintness, faintness to lament, lament to prayer, and prayer to confident expectation that God hears and receives the cry. Cross-scriptural echoes remind us that pouring out honest need before the faithful LORD is not a last resort but a living expression of trust. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A prayerתְּ֭פִלָּה (tə·p̄il·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8605: Intercession, supplication, a hymn of one who is afflicted, לְעָנִ֣י (lə·‘ā·nî) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6041: Poor, afflicted, humble when כִֽי־ (ḵî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he grows faint יַעֲטֹ֑ף (ya·‘ă·ṭōp̄) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5848: To shroud, clothe, to languish and pours out יִשְׁפֹּ֥ךְ (yiš·pōḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8210: To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out his lament שִׂיחֽוֹ׃ (śî·ḥōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7879: A contemplation, an utterance before וְלִפְנֵ֥י (wə·lip̄·nê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD. יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Hear שִׁמְעָ֣ה (šim·‘āh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently my prayer, תְפִלָּתִ֑י (ṯə·p̄il·lā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8605: Intercession, supplication, a hymn O LORD; יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel let my cry for help וְ֝שַׁוְעָתִ֗י (wə·šaw·‘ā·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7775: A cry for help come תָבֽוֹא׃ (ṯā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go before You. אֵלֶ֥יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Additonal Resources Psalm 102:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 102:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 102:1 Bible.com Psalm 102:1 NIV |
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