Psalm 102

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 102. 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. 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. For my days consume away like smoke. My bones are burnt as a torch. My heart is blighted like grass, and withered, for I forget to eat my bread. By reason of the voice of my groaning, my bones stick to my skin. I am like a pelican of the wilderness. I have become as an owl of the waste places. I watch, and have become like a sparrow that is alone on the housetop. My enemies reproach me all day. Those who are mad at me use my name as a curse. For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mixed my drink with tears, because of your indignation and your wrath; for you have taken me up and thrown me away. My days are like a long shadow. I have withered like grass. But you, LORD, will remain forever; your renown endures to all generations. You will arise and have mercy on Zion, for it is time to have pity on her. Yes, the set time has come. For your servants take pleasure in her stones, and have pity on her dust. So the nations will fear the LORD’s name, all the kings of the earth your glory. For the LORD has built up Zion. He has appeared in his glory. He has responded to the prayer of the destitute, and has not despised their prayer. This will be written for the generation to come. A people which will be created will praise the LORD, for he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary. From heaven, the LORD saw the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoner, to free those who are condemned to death, that men may declare the LORD’s name in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem, when the peoples are gathered together, the kingdoms, to serve the LORD. He weakened my strength along the course. He shortened my days. I said, “My God, don’t take me away in the middle of my days. Your years are throughout all generations. Of old, you laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the work of your hands. 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. But you are the same. Your years will have no end. The children of your servants will continue. Their offspring will be established before you.”

Worship Lyrics

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
Dont 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
For my days consume away like smoke
My bones are burnt as a torch
My heart is blighted like grass, and withered, for I forget to eat my bread
By reason of the voice of my groaning, my bones stick to my skin
I am like a pelican of the wilderness
I have become as an owl of the waste places
I watch, and have become like a sparrow that is alone on the housetop
My enemies reproach me all day
Those who are mad at me use my name as a curse
For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mixed my drink with tears
Because of your indignation and your wrath
For you have taken me up and thrown me away
My days are like a long shadow
I have withered like grass
But you, LORD, will remain forever; your renown endures to all generations
You will arise and have mercy on Zion, for it is time to have pity on her
Yes, the set time has come
For your servants take pleasure in her stones, and have pity on her dust
So the nations will fear the LORDs name, all the kings of the earth your glory
For the LORD has built up Zion
He has appeared in his glory
He has responded to the prayer of the destitute
And has not despised their prayer
This will be written for the generation to come
A people which will be created will praise the LORD
For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary
From heaven, the LORD saw the earth
To hear the groans of the prisoner, to free those who are condemned to death
That men may declare the LORDs name in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem
When the peoples are gathered together, the kingdoms, to serve the LORD
He weakened my strength along the course
He shortened my days
I said, My God, dont take me away in the middle of my days
Your years are throughout all generations
Of old, you laid the foundation of the earth
The heavens are the work of your hands
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
But you are the same
Your years will have no end
The children of your servants will continue
Their offspring will be established before you

About This Psalm

Psalm 102 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, mercy, creation, kingship, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 102 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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