This psalm purports, in the title, to be a “Prayer of the afflicted,
when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the
Lord.” It is a prayer, made up of earnest supplications, as of one...
The Psalmist supplicates for a speedy hearing (Psalms 102:1-2), for
his strength is wasted till he is on the very edge of the grave. He is
a solitary mourner, exposed to the ribald mockery of his enem...
CII.
This psalm is peculiar for its title, which stands quite alone among
the inscriptions. It is neither historical nor musical in its
reference; but describes the character of the psalm, and the
cir...
INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 102
A PRAYER OF THE AFFLICTED, WHEN HE IS OVERWHELMED, AND POURETH OUT HIS
COMPLAINT BEFORE THE LORD; Whether this psalm was written by David,
under a prophetic spirit, concerni...
_A.M. 3559. B.C. 445._
This Psalm is thought, by many commentators, to have been written by
Nehemiah, Daniel, or some other prophet or holy man, in the time of
the captivity, (see Nehemiah 1:3, &c.,)...
* A sorrowful complaint of great afflictions. (1-11) Encouragement by
expecting the performances of God's promises to his church. (12-22)
The unchangeableness of God. (23-28)...