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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!

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Psalm 102[a]

A prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the Lord.

Hear my prayer,(A) Lord;
    let my cry for help(B) come to you.
Do not hide your face(C) from me
    when I am in distress.
Turn your ear(D) to me;
    when I call, answer me quickly.

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Footnotes

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