Psalms 102 : 1 (NET)
*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!
Psalms 102 : 2 (NET)
Do not ignore me in my time of trouble! Listen to me! When I call out to you, quickly answer me!
Psalms 102 : 3 (NET)
For my days go up in smoke, and my bones are charred like a fireplace.
Psalms 102 : 4 (NET)
My heart is parched and withered like grass, for I am unable to eat food.
Psalms 102 : 5 (NET)
Because of the anxiety that makes me groan, my bones protrude from my skin.
Psalms 102 : 6 (NET)
I am like an owl in the wilderness; I am like a screech owl among the ruins.
Psalms 102 : 7 (NET)
I stay awake; I am like a solitary bird on a roof.
Psalms 102 : 8 (NET)
All day long my enemies taunt me; those who mock me use my name in their curses.
Psalms 102 : 9 (NET)
For I eat ashes as if they were bread, and mix my drink with my tears,
Psalms 102 : 10 (NET)
because of your anger and raging fury. Indeed, you pick me up and throw me away.
Psalms 102 : 11 (NET)
My days are coming to an end, and I am withered like grass.
Psalms 102 : 12 (NET)
But you, O LORD, rule forever, and your reputation endures.
Psalms 102 : 13 (NET)
You will rise up and have compassion on Zion. For it is time to have mercy on her, for the appointed time has come.
Psalms 102 : 14 (NET)
Indeed, your servants take delight in her stones, and feel compassion for the dust of her ruins.
Psalms 102 : 15 (NET)
The nations will respect the reputation of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will respect his splendor,
Psalms 102 : 16 (NET)
when the LORD rebuilds Zion, and reveals his splendor,
Psalms 102 : 17 (NET)
when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request.
Psalms 102 : 18 (NET)
The account of his intervention will be recorded for future generations; people yet to be born will praise the LORD.
Psalms 102 : 19 (NET)
For he will look down from his sanctuary above; from heaven the LORD will look toward earth,
Psalms 102 : 20 (NET)
in order to hear the painful cries of the prisoners, and to set free those condemned to die,
Psalms 102 : 21 (NET)
so they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion, and praise him in Jerusalem,
Psalms 102 : 22 (NET)
when the nations gather together, and the kingdoms pay tribute to the LORD.
Psalms 102 : 23 (NET)
He has taken away my strength in the middle of life; he has cut short my days.
Psalms 102 : 24 (NET)
I say, "O my God, please do not take me away in the middle of my life! You endure through all generations.
Psalms 102 : 25 (NET)
In earlier times you established the earth; the skies are your handiwork.
Psalms 102 : 26 (NET)
They will perish, but you will endure. They will wear out like a garment; like clothes you will remove them and they will disappear.
Psalms 102 : 27 (NET)
But you remain; your years do not come to an end.
Psalms 102 : 28 (NET)
The children of your servants will settle down here, and their descendants will live securely in your presence."
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