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A prayer by the afflicted man who is overwhelmed and talks about his troubles with the Lord.

A Prayer for Help

102 Lord, hear my prayer!
    May my cry for help come to you.
Do not hide your face from me when I am in trouble.
    Listen to me.
When I call to out you,
    hurry to answer me!
For my days are vanishing like smoke;
    my bones are charred as in a fireplace.

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