Psalms 102:9 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 102:9

7 I lie awake,
And am like a sparrow alone on the housetop.

8 My enemies reproach me all day long;
Those who deride me swear an oath against me.

9 For I have eaten ashes like bread,
And mingled my drink with weeping,

10 Because of Your indignation and Your wrath;
For You have lifted me up and cast me away.

11 My days are like a shadow that lengthens,
And I wither away like grass.

12 But You, O Lord, shall endure forever,
And the remembrance of Your name to all generations.

13 You will arise and have mercy on Zion;
For the time to favor her,
Yes, the set time, has come.

14 For Your servants take pleasure in her stones,
And show favor to her dust.

15 So the¹ nations shall ^afear the name of the Lord,
And all the kings of the earth Your glory.

16 For the Lord shall build up Zion;
^aHe shall appear in His glory.

Definitions of words in Psalms 102:9:

Ashes {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Ashes {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Drink {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Drink {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

For {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Have {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Weeping {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}