6 I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.
6 I am like a desert owl, like an owl among the ruins.
6 I am like a desert owl of the wilderness, like an owl
6 I'm like a buzzard in the desert, a crow perched on the rubble.
6 I am like a pelican of the wilderness; I am like an owl of the desert.
6 I am like an owl in the desert, like a little owl in a far-off wilderness.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 102:6
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.