King James Version
psalm 102:3 in the King James Version says “For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth. like: or, (as some read) into smoke” — study this verse from psalm chapter 102 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth. like: or, (as some read) into smoke”
psalm 102:3 · King James Version
A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee. of: or, for
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.
For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth. like: or, (as some read) into smoke
My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread.
By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin. skin: or, flesh
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