Hear my prayer, o Lord, and give ear unto my cry; hold not…
“Hear my prayer, o Lord, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were. (Psalms 39:12)”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A prayer for divine attention, acknowledging life's fleeting nature.
In simple terms: Ask God for help as a stranger.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual comfort in hardship.
Themes
faith
loneliness
pilgrimage
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
religious
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- travel
- illness
- migration
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you feel when you’re a stranger?
- What does “sojourner” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across religions.