English Bible Presentation Sharing - Psalms Book, chapter 102, verse 1 in Hcsb Version

Psalms 102 : 1 (HCSB)

*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.

Psalms 102 : 2 (HCSB)

Do not hide Your face from me in my day of trouble. Listen closely to me; answer me quickly when I call.

Psalms 102 : 3 (HCSB)

For my days vanish like smoke, and my bones burn like a furnace.

Psalms 102 : 4 (HCSB)

My heart is afflicted, withered like grass; I even forget to eat my food.

Psalms 102 : 5 (HCSB)

Because of the sound of my groaning, my flesh sticks to my bones.

Psalms 102 : 6 (HCSB)

I am like a desert owl, like an owl among the ruins.

Psalms 102 : 7 (HCSB)

I stay awake; I am like a solitary bird on a roof.

Psalms 102 : 8 (HCSB)

My enemies taunt me all day long; they ridicule and curse me.

Psalms 102 : 9 (HCSB)

I eat ashes like bread and mingle my drinks with tears

Psalms 102 : 10 (HCSB)

because of Your indignation and wrath; for You have picked me up and thrown me aside.

Psalms 102 : 11 (HCSB)

My days are like a lengthening shadow, and I wither away like grass.

Psalms 102 : 12 (HCSB)

But You, LORD, are enthroned forever; Your fame *endures to all generations.

Psalms 102 : 13 (HCSB)

You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her-- the appointed time has come.

Psalms 102 : 14 (HCSB)

For Your servants take delight in its stones and favor its dust.

Psalms 102 : 15 (HCSB)

Then the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth Your glory,

Psalms 102 : 16 (HCSB)

for the LORD will rebuild Zion; He will appear in His glory.

Psalms 102 : 17 (HCSB)

He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute and will not despise their prayer.

Psalms 102 : 18 (HCSB)

This will be written for a later generation, and a newly created people will praise the LORD:

Psalms 102 : 19 (HCSB)

He looked down from His holy heights-- the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth--

Psalms 102 : 20 (HCSB)

to hear a prisoner's groaning, to set free those condemned to die,

Psalms 102 : 21 (HCSB)

so that they might declare the name of the LORD in Zion and His praise in Jerusalem,

Psalms 102 : 22 (HCSB)

when peoples and kingdoms are assembled to serve the LORD.

Psalms 102 : 23 (HCSB)

He has broken my strength in midcourse; He has shortened my days.

Psalms 102 : 24 (HCSB)

I say: "My God, do not take me in the middle of my life! Your years continue through all generations.

Psalms 102 : 25 (HCSB)

Long ago You established the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

Psalms 102 : 26 (HCSB)

They will perish, but You will endure; all of them will wear out like clothing. You will change them like a garment, and they will pass away.

Psalms 102 : 27 (HCSB)

But You are the same, and Your years will never end.

Psalms 102 : 28 (HCSB)

Your servants' children will dwell *securely , and their offspring will be established before You."