Psalms 102:1
Psalms 102:1
“Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist calls upon God to hear his urgent prayer.
Context
Opening of a lament psalm requesting God's attention to urgent prayer.
What Does Psalms 102:1 Mean?
This opening verse establishes the psalm as a prayer of distress. The speaker addresses God directly, using the covenant name LORD (Yahweh), and requests that his prayer and cry reach God's ears.
The repetition of hearing and crying emphasizes the intensity of the need. This invocation sets the tone for the entire psalm—a soul in affliction turning to God as the only reliable source of help.