Thematic Bible
Psalm 88:1 (show verse)
([Sons of Korah]) O Jehovah, God of my salvation I cry out to you day and night.
Psalm 88:2 (show verse)
Let my prayer come before your presence. Turn your ear to hear my cries.
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Psalm 88:3 (show verse)
I am filled with troubles, and my life comes closer to the grave.
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Psalm 88:4 (show verse)
I am numbered with those who go into the pit. I am like a man without any strength.
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Psalm 88:5 (show verse)
I am abandoned with the dead, like those who have been killed and lie in graves. I am like those whom you no longer remember, who are cut off from your hand (power) (care).
Psalm 88:6 (show verse)
You have put me in the bottom of the pit, in deep dark places.
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Psalm 88:7 (show verse)
Your rage lies heavily on me. You afflict me with all your waves.
Psalm 88:8 (show verse)
You have taken my friends far away from me. You made me disgusting to them. I am shut in, and I cannot get out.
Psalm 88:9 (show verse)
My eyes grow weak because of my suffering. All day long I call out to you, O Jehovah. I stretch out my hands to you in prayer.
Psalm 88:10 (show verse)
Will you perform miracles for those who are dead? Will the dead rise and give thanks to you?
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Psalm 88:11 (show verse)
Will anyone tell about your loving kindness in the grave or about your faithfulness after they parish?
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Psalm 88:12 (show verse)
Will anyone know about your miracles in that dark place or about your righteousness (mercy) in the place of destruction?
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Psalm 88:13 (show verse)
I cry out to you for help, O Jehovah, and in the morning my prayer will come before you.
Psalm 88:14 (show verse)
Why do you reject me, O Jehovah? Why do you hide your face from me (turn from me)?
Psalm 88:15 (show verse)
Ever since I was young, I have been suffering and near death. I have endured your terrors, and now I am in despair.
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Psalm 88:16 (show verse)
Your burning anger has swept over me. Your terrors have destroyed me.
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Psalm 88:17 (show verse)
They swirl around me all day long like water. They surround me on all sides.
Psalm 88:18 (show verse)
You have taken my loved ones and friends far away from me. Darkness is my only friend!