Psalms 102:2
Psalms 102:2 in Multiple Translations
Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call.
Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.
Hide not thy face from me in the day of my distress: Incline thine ear unto me; In the day when I call answer me speedily.
Let not your face be veiled from me in the day of my trouble; give ear to me, and let my cry be answered quickly.
Don't hide your face from me in my time of trouble! Turn and listen to me, and answer me quickly when I call.
Hide not thy face from me in the time of my trouble: incline thine eares vnto me: when I call, make haste to heare me.
Hide not Thou Thy face from me, In a day of mine adversity, Incline unto me Thine ear, In the day I call, haste, answer me.
Don’t hide your face from me in the day of my distress. Turn your ear to me. Answer me quickly in the day when I call.
Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thy ear to me: in the day when I call, answer me speedily.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all he hath done for thee.
Do not ◄turn away/hide yourself► from me when I ◄have troubles/am distressed►! Listen to me, and answer me quickly now, when I am calling out to you!
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Psalms 102:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְ֭הוָה
שִׁמְעָ֣/ה
תְפִלָּתִ֑/י
וְ֝/שַׁוְעָתִ֗/י
אֵלֶ֥י/ךָ
תָבֽוֹא
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
שִׁמְעָ֣/ה
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
תְפִלָּתִ֑/י
tᵉphillâh
H8605
prayer
N-fs | Suff
וְ֝/שַׁוְעָתִ֗/י
shavʻâh
H7775
cry
Conj | N-fs | Suff
אֵלֶ֥י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
תָבֽוֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 102:2
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
שִׁמְעָ֣/ה
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
תְפִלָּתִ֑/י
tᵉphillâh
H8605
"prayer"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means prayer or supplication, often used to describe requests to God. It appears in many Psalms, highlighting the importance of prayer in worship.
Definition: 1) prayer 1a) prayer 1b) pray a prayer 1c) house of prayer 1d) hear prayer 1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer)
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: prayer. See also: 2 Samuel 7:27; Psalms 66:19; Psalms 4:2.
וְ֝/שַׁוְעָתִ֗/י
shavʻâh
H7775
"cry"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This word means to cry out for help, like a loud cry for assistance. It is used to describe a desperate call for aid. In the Bible, it is translated as crying.
Definition: cry for help
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: crying. See also: Exodus 2:23; Psalms 39:13; Psalms 18:7.
אֵלֶ֥י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
תָבֽוֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
Study Notes — Psalms 102:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 102:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:2
- Sermons on Psalms 102:2
Context — The Prayer of the Afflicted
1Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You.
2Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call.
3For my days vanish like smoke, and my bones burn like glowing embers. 4My heart is afflicted, and withered like grass; I even forget to eat my bread.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 69:17 | Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly! |
| 2 | Psalms 27:9 | Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation. |
| 3 | Isaiah 8:17 | I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him. |
| 4 | Psalms 70:1 | Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me! |
| 5 | Psalms 71:2 | In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear and save me. |
| 6 | Psalms 143:7 | Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit. |
| 7 | Psalms 104:29 | When You hide Your face, they are terrified; when You take away their breath, they die and return to dust. |
| 8 | Psalms 88:2–18 | May my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry. For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. I am counted among those descending to the Pit. I am like a man without strength. I am forsaken among the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom You remember no more, who are cut off from Your care. You have laid me in the lowest Pit, in the darkest of the depths. Your wrath weighs heavily upon me; all Your waves have submerged me. Selah You have removed my friends from me; You have made me repulsive to them; I am confined and cannot escape. My eyes grow dim with grief. I call to You daily, O LORD; I spread out my hands to You. Do You work wonders for the dead? Do departed spirits rise up to praise You? Selah Can Your loving devotion be proclaimed in the grave, Your faithfulness in Abaddon ? Will Your wonders be known in the darkness, or Your righteousness in the land of oblivion? But to You, O LORD, I cry for help; in the morning my prayer comes before You. Why, O LORD, do You reject me? Why do You hide Your face from me? From my youth I was afflicted and near death. I have borne Your terrors; I am in despair. Your wrath has swept over me; Your terrors have destroyed me. All day long they engulf me like water; they enclose me on every side. You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion. |
| 9 | Psalms 31:2 | Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance. |
| 10 | Psalms 22:19 | But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. |
Psalms 102:2 Summary
[This verse is a heartfelt prayer to God, asking Him not to turn away from us when we are struggling. The psalmist is saying, 'God, please don't hide from me, listen to my cry for help and answer me quickly.' This is a reminder that we can always come to God with our troubles, just like the psalmist, and trust that He will hear us and provide for our needs, as seen in Matthew 7:7-8 and Psalms 34:17. We can have confidence in God's love and care for us, even when things seem dark and uncertain.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'hide His face' from us?
When God 'hides His face' from us, it means He is withholding His presence, blessing, or favor, as seen in Psalms 104:29 and Isaiah 54:8. This can be a result of our sin or a test of our faith.
Why does the psalmist ask God to 'incline Your ear' to him?
The psalmist is asking God to listen attentively to his prayer, as seen in 1 Kings 8:28-30, where Solomon prays for God to hear the prayers of His people.
What does it mean to call out to God 'quickly' in times of distress?
The psalmist is asking God to respond quickly to his prayer, as seen in Psalms 138:3, where David says God answered him when he called out to Him.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives when we face distress?
We can apply this verse by being honest with God about our struggles, as seen in Psalms 142:2, and trusting in His goodness and love, as seen in Romans 8:28, to answer our prayers and provide for our needs.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like God was hiding His face from me, and how did I respond to those feelings?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust in God's goodness and love, even when I don't see immediate answers to my prayers?
- What are some ways I can 'call out' to God in times of distress, and what does it mean for me to wait on His response?
- How does this verse relate to other promises in Scripture, such as Philippians 4:13, that God will provide for our needs and give us strength in times of weakness?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:2
Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble,.... Thy Shechinah, as the Targum: when God hides his face at any time from his people, it is a trouble to them, and very grievous; but
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:2
Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:2
Psalms 102:2 Hide not thy face from me in the day [when] I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day [when] I call answer me speedily.Ver. 2. Hide not thy face from me] For this would be worse than all the rest. See Jeremiah 16:13, "I will cast you out of this land, and I will show you no favour." This last was a cutting speech, and far worse than their captivity; and yet, Non exul curae dicitur esse Deo. Answer me speedily] Festina, responde. In our earnest prayers we may press for expedition in general, not tying God to any particular time, as those Bethulians did in the Book of Judith.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:2
(2) This verse may be better arranged, Hide not . . . in the day of my trouble. Incline . . . in the day when I call. Answer me speedily.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:2
1–11. The Psalmist supplicates for a speedy hearing, pleading the extremity of his distress.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:2
Hide not thy face from me - The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate render this, “Do not turn away thy face from me.” The sense is essentially the same.
Sermons on Psalms 102:2
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Delayed Answers to Prayer! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the frustration many feel when prayers seem unanswered, emphasizing that while we often plead for immediate responses, God operates on His own timeline. H |
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Do Not Be Discouraged by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher talks about feeling captive and discouraged in life. He uses the example of Ezekiel, who was held captive and had his freedom taken away. The preacher |
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The Art of Pleading to God by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer and the art of pleading with God. It delves into the disciples' request to Jesus to teach them to pray, highlighting the need for Go |
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When God Hides His Face From the Righteous by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the preacher discusses why God sometimes turns his back and hides his face from us. One reason is that God wants us to learn to depend on Him more. The preacher sha |
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Unceasing Fellowship by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes that God desires unceasing fellowship with His children, highlighting that the only barriers to this relationship are sin and unbelief. He reassures believ |
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Upon My Dear and Loving Husband His Going Into England by Anne Bradstreet | Anne Bradstreet's sermon is a heartfelt prayer to God, expressing deep trust and reliance on His mercy and faithfulness. She petitions for the protection and success of her husband |
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Letter 62 by James Bourne | James Bourne, in a letter to Mr. Nunn in Maidstone, August 1834, expresses his struggles with doubts about his own honesty and the fear of darkness at the end, yet finds comfort in |