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The Sleeplessness of Grief
Multiple commentators (Barnes, Ellicott, Gill) agree that the phrase "I watch" signifies a state of sleeplessness. The psalmist's grief is so profound that it drives away sleep, leaving him awake at night with his troubles. This captures the physical and mental exhaustion that often accompanies deep sorrow.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 102:7
18th Century
Theologian
I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house-top — That is, I am “sleepless;” trouble drives sleep from my eyes, and I am kept…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 102:7
19th Century
Bishop
I watch — i.e., am sleepless.
Sparrow. — See Note, Psalms 84:3. Here render, like …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 102:3–7
19th Century
Preacher
For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth. My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to ea…
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John Gill
On Psalms 102:7
17th Century
Pastor
I watch
Night after night, and take no sleep; cannot get any by reason of thoughtfulness, care, and trouble:
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 102:1–11
17th Century
Minister
The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer; but here, as often elsewhere, the Holy Spirit has put words into our mouths. Here is a pray…