11 My days are like the evening shadow; I wither away like grass.

12 But you, Lord, sit enthroned forever; your renown endures through all generations.

Other Translations of Psalm 102:11-12

King James Version

11 My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass.

12 But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations.

English Standard Version

11 My days are like an evening shadow; I wither away like grass.

12 But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever; you are remembered throughout all generations.

The Message

11 There's nothing left of me - a withered weed, swept clean from the path.

12 Yet you, God, are sovereign still, always and ever sovereign.

New King James Version

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.

New Living Translation

11 My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows. I am withering away like grass.

12 But you, O Lord, will sit on your throne forever. Your fame will endure to every generation.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 102:11-12

Commentary on Psalm 102:1-11

(Read Psalm 102:1-11)

The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer; but here, is often elsewhere, the Holy Ghost has put words into our mouths. Here is a prayer put into the hands of the afflicted; let them present it to God. Even good men may be almost overwhelmed with afflictions. It is our duty and interest to pray; and it is comfort to an afflicted spirit to unburden itself, by a humble representation of its griefs. We must say, Blessed be the name of the Lord, who both gives and takes away. The psalmist looked upon himself as a dying man; My days are like a shadow.

Commentary on Psalm 102:12-22

(Read Psalm 102:12-22)

We are dying creatures, but God is an everlasting God, the protector of his church; we may be confident that it will not be neglected. When we consider our own vileness, our darkness and deadness, and the manifold defects in our prayers, we have cause to fear that they will not be received in heaven; but we are here assured of the contrary, for we have an Advocate with the Father, and are under grace, not under the law. Redemption is the subject of praise in the Christian church; and that great work is described by the temporal deliverance and restoration of Israel. Look down upon us, Lord Jesus; and bring us into the glorious liberty of thy children, that we may bless and praise thy name.