Psalms 102:6

I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 102:6

BSB

I am like a desert owl, like an owl among the ruins.

AKJV

I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.

CPDV

I have become like a pelican in solitude. I have become like a night raven in a house.

ERV

I am like a pelican of the wilderness; I am become as an owl of the waste places.

NHEB

I am like a pelican of the wilderness. I have become as an owl of the waste places.

SMT

I was like to the pelican of the desert: I was as the owl of the dry places.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 102:6

IamlikeH1819VerbapelicanH6893Noun FeminineofthewildernessH4057Noun MasculineIamlikeanowlH3563ofthedesertH2723Noun Feminine

Commentary for Psalms 102:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 102:6

Summary

Isolation and desolation in wilderness

Place

Wilderness

Event

Comparing isolation to birds

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC