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

Other Translations of Psalm 102:11

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

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

New King James Version

11 My days are like a shadow that lengthens, And I wither away like grass.

New Living Translation

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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 102:11

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.