Psalms of David - Modern Translation - Psalm 102

Hear my prayer, O Lord;
let my cry reach Your heart.

Do not hide Your face from me
when I am in distress.

Turn Your ear to me;
when I call, answer me quickly.

For my days fade like smoke,
my strength withers like dry grass.

My heart is scorched with sorrow,
and I forget to eat my bread.

I lie awake through the night,
like a lonely bird on the rooftop.

I am surrounded by voices of scorn,
and my tears fall like rain.

But You, O Lord, remain steadfast forever,
Your faithfulness endures throughout all time.

You will arise and show mercy to Your people;
the time has come to restore and renew.

The nations will honor Your name, O Lord,
and all the earth will see Your glory.

For You hear the cries of the brokenhearted,
and You do not turn away from their pleas.

You establish the heavens and the earth,
but they will fade like worn-out garments.
Yet You, O Lord, remain steadfast,
and Your love will never end.

Children yet unborn will praise You,
for You are faithful through all generations.