Psalms 102:1

Psalms 102:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee.
• New International Version (NIV)Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry come to you!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Hear my prayer, O Lord, And let my cry come to You.

Context of Psalms 102:1

Jehovah, hear my prayer, and let my cry come unto thee. 2Hide not thy face from me: in the day of my trouble, incline thine ear unto me; in the day I call, answer me speedily. 3For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as a firebrand.

Psalms 102:1 word by word

יְ֭הוָה שִׁמְעָ֣ה תְפִלָּתִ֑י וְ֝שַׁוְעָתִ֗י אֵלֶ֥יךָ תָבֽוֹא׃Read the interlinear

• prayerתְּפִלָּהtephillâh · prayerH8605

Cross-references for Psalms 102:1

• Psalms 12:5Because of the oppression of the afflicted, because of the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith Jehovah, I will set [him] in safety, at whom they puff.
• Psalms 61:2From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: thou wilt lead me on to a rock which is too high for me.
• Psalms 69:1Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto [my] soul.
• Psalms 142:2I pour out my plaint before him; I shew before him my trouble.
• Psalms 143:4And my spirit is overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
• Lamentations 3:18And I said, My strength is perished, and my hope in Jehovah.
• Mark 14:33And he takes with him Peter and James and John, and he began to be amazed and oppressed in spirit.
• Luke 22:44And being in conflict he prayed more intently. And his sweat became as great drops of blood, falling down upon the earth.
• Hebrews 5:7Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up both supplications and entreaties to him who was able to save him out of death, with strong crying and tears; (and having been heard because of his piety;)
• Psalms 42:4These things I remember and have poured out my soul within me: how I passed along with the multitude, how I went on with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a festive multitude.
• Psalms 62:8Confide in him at all times, ye people; pour out your heart before him: God is our refuge. Selah.
• Psalms 77:3I remembered God, and I moaned; I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.
• 1 Samuel 1:15And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before Jehovah.
• Psalms 5:2Hearken unto the voice of my crying, my king and my God; for to thee will I pray.
• Psalms 55:1Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
• Psalms 57:1Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take refuge, until the calamities be overpast.

Commentaries on Psalms 102:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Hear my prayer - The chief parts of the Psalm answer well to the title: it is the language of the deepest distress, and well directed to Him from whom alone help can come.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Hear my prayer, O Lord - The prayer which I offer in view of my personal trials; the prayer which I offer as one of an afflicted people. Compare Psalm 4:1; Psalm 17:1; Psalm 18:6. And let my cry come unto thee - My prayer, accompanied with an outward expression of my earnestness. It was not a silent, or a mental prayer; it was a loud and earnest cry. Psalm 5:2; Psalm 18:6, Psalm 18:41; Psalm 30:2; Psalm 72:12; Job 35:9; Job 36:13.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1A sorrowful complaint of great afflictions. (1-11) Encouragement by expecting the performances of God's promises to his church. (12-22) The unchangeableness of God. (23-28) Verses 1-11 The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer; but here, is often elsewhere, the Holy Ghost has put words into our mouths. Here is a prayer put into the hands of the afflicted; let them present it to God. Even good men may be almost overwhelmed with afflictions. It…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-2The psalmist asks the Lord not to turn away (or hide your face). Israel experienced God turning his face away when they were exiled.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-281-3. The terms used occur in Psa 4:1; 17:1, 6; 18:6; 31:2, 10; 37:20.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 102:1

• Prayer

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Commentaries on Psalms 102

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings