Psalm 102:2 Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call.

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New International Version
Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly.

New Living Translation
Don’t turn away from me in my time of distress. Bend down to listen, and answer me quickly when I call to you.

English Standard Version
Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress! Incline your ear to me; answer me speedily in the day when I call!

Berean Standard Bible
Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my trouble; Incline Your ear to me; In the day that I call, answer me speedily.

New American Standard Bible
Do not hide Your face from me on the day of my distress; Incline Your ear to me; On the day when I call answer me quickly.

NASB 1995
Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my distress; Incline Your ear to me; In the day when I call answer me quickly.

NASB 1977
Do not hide Thy face from me in the day of my distress; Incline Thine ear to me; In the day when I call answer me quickly.

Legacy Standard Bible
Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my distress; Incline Your ear to me; In the day when I call answer me quickly.

Amplified Bible
Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my distress! Incline Your ear to me; In the day when I call, answer me quickly.

Christian Standard Bible
Do not hide your face from me in my day of trouble. Listen closely to me; answer me quickly when I call.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Do not hide Your face from me in my day of trouble. Listen closely to me; answer me quickly when I call.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Don't hide from me in my time of trouble. Pay attention to my prayer and quickly give an answer.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Do not hide your face from me when I am in trouble. Turn your ear toward me. Answer me quickly when I call.

Good News Translation
When I am in trouble, don't turn away from me! Listen to me, and answer me quickly when I call!

International Standard Version
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!

Majority Standard Bible
Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call.

NET Bible
Do not ignore me in my time of trouble! Listen to me! When I call out to you, quickly answer me!

New Heart English Bible
Do not 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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
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.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Do not hide Your face from me, "" In a day of my adversity, "" Incline Your ear to me, "" In the day I call, hurry, answer me.

Young's Literal Translation
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.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou wilt not hide thy face from me in the day of straits to me; incline thine ear to me: in the day I shall call, speedily answer me.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Turn not away thy face from me: in the day when I am in trouble, incline thy ear to me. In what day soever I shall call upon thee, hear me speedily.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Do not turn your face away from me. In whatever day that I am in trouble, incline your ear to me. In whatever day that I will call upon you, heed me quickly.

New American Bible
Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly.

New Revised Standard Version
Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress. Incline your ear to me; answer me speedily in the day when I call.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Turn 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.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Do not turn your face from me in the day of my affliction but bend your ear to me in the day that I call you and answer me quickly!

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Turn not away thy face from me: in the day when I am afflicted, incline thine ear to me: in the day when I shall call upon thee, speedily hear me.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Prayer of the Afflicted
1A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear 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.…

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Cross References

Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

Lamentations 3:8
Even when I cry out and plead for help, He shuts out my prayer.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 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.

Isaiah 59:2
But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.

1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

2 Chronicles 6:40
Now, my God, may Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.

Psalm 69:17
Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly!

Psalm 31:2
Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance.

Psalm 88:2
May my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry.

Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.

James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

2 Kings 19:16
Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God.

Psalm 86:6-7
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy. / In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.

Psalm 141:1
A Psalm of David. I call upon You, O LORD; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You.

Treasury of Scripture

Hide not your face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline your ear to me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.

hide

Psalm 13:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

Psalm 27:9
Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

Psalm 69:17
And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily.

incline

Psalm 71:2
Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.

Psalm 88:2
Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry;

in the day

Psalm 22:19
But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.

Psalm 40:13
Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.

Psalm 70:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD.

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Psalm 102

1. The prophet in his prayer makes a grievous complaint.
12. He takes comfort in the eternity, and mercy of God
18. The mercies of God are to be recorded
23. He sustains his weakness by the unchangeableness of God.

Berean Study Bible

Do not hide Your face from me
The phrase "hide Your face" is deeply rooted in the Hebrew understanding of God's presence. The Hebrew word for "face" is "panim," which often signifies God's favor and attention. In ancient Israel, the face of God symbolized His presence and blessing. When the psalmist pleads for God not to hide His face, it reflects a desperate yearning for divine attention and favor. Historically, the Israelites believed that God's face shining upon them was a sign of His grace and peace, as seen in the Aaronic blessing (Numbers 6:24-26). The psalmist's plea is a heartfelt cry for God's continued presence and support during a time of trouble.

in my day of distress
The "day of distress" refers to a period of intense suffering or trouble. The Hebrew word for "distress" is "tzarah," which conveys a sense of being in a tight or narrow place, symbolizing the pressure and constraints of difficult circumstances. Throughout the Bible, God's people often faced days of distress, whether due to external enemies, personal sin, or spiritual trials. This phrase acknowledges the reality of human suffering and the need for divine intervention. It serves as a reminder that in times of trouble, believers are encouraged to turn to God, who is a refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1).

Incline Your ear to me
The request for God to "incline Your ear" is a vivid anthropomorphic expression, asking God to listen attentively. The Hebrew verb "natah" means to stretch out or bend, suggesting an image of God leaning down to hear the supplicant's prayer. This phrase emphasizes the personal relationship between the psalmist and God, highlighting the belief that God is not distant but is willing to listen to the cries of His people. In the ancient Near Eastern context, kings and deities were often depicted as being aloof, but the God of Israel is portrayed as accessible and compassionate.

answer me quickly
The urgency in "answer me quickly" reflects the psalmist's immediate need for divine intervention. The Hebrew word "maher" conveys a sense of haste or speed. This plea underscores the human experience of desperation and the longing for a swift response from God. In the biblical narrative, there are numerous instances where God responds promptly to the cries of His people, reinforcing the belief in His readiness to help. The psalmist's request is a testament to faith in God's ability to act swiftly and decisively in times of need.

when I call
The act of calling upon God is a central theme in the Psalms and throughout Scripture. The Hebrew word "qara" means to call out or proclaim. This phrase signifies an act of faith and dependence, as the psalmist reaches out to God in prayer. Calling upon God is an acknowledgment of His sovereignty and power to save. It is a practice deeply embedded in the life of the faithful, reflecting a trust in God's willingness to hear and respond. The psalmist's call is not just a cry for help but an expression of a relationship with a God who is both personal and powerful.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(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.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 2. - Hide not thy face from me (so in Psalm 27:9; Psalm 69:17; Psalm 143:7). As the "light of God's countenance" is the greatest of all goods (Psalm 4:6), so its withdrawal is the worst of evils. In the day when I am in trouble; literally, in the day of my trouble, or of my straits. Incline thine ear unto me (comp. Psalm 17:6; Psalm 71:2; Psalm 88:2, etc.). In the day when I call, answer me speedily. Compare the versicles of our Prayer book, "O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us."

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Do not
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

hide
תַּסְתֵּ֬ר (tas·têr)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5641: To hide, conceal

Your face
פָּנֶ֨יךָ ׀ (pā·ne·ḵā)
Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

from me
מִמֶּנִּי֮ (mim·men·nî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

in the day
בְּי֪וֹם (bə·yō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

of my distress.
צַ֫ר (ṣar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent

Incline
הַטֵּֽה־ (haṭ·ṭêh-)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend

Your ear
אָזְנֶ֑ךָ (’ā·zə·ne·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear

to me;
אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

answer
עֲנֵֽנִי׃ (‘ă·nê·nî)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond

me quickly
מַהֵ֥ר (ma·hêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 4118: Hastening, speedy, swift

when
בְּי֥וֹם (bə·yō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

I call.
אֶ֝קְרָ֗א (’eq·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

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