Psalm 102:1-9

Psalm 102In Hebrew texts 102:1-28 is numbered 102:2-29. 1A 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.

2Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly.

3For my days vanish like smoke; my bones burn like glowing embers.

4My heart is blighted and withered like grass; I forget to eat my food.

5In my distress I groan aloud and am reduced to skin and bones.

6I am like a desert owl, like an owl among the ruins.

7I lie awake; I have become like a bird alone on a roof.

8All day long my enemies taunt me; those who rail against me use my name as a curse.

9For I eat ashes as my food and mingle my drink with tears