Psalms 88
Reading Psalms chapter 88 in the World English Bible, public-domain text from 2000.
Verses 1–10
1 A Song. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Suffering of Affliction.” A contemplation by Heman, the Ezrahite. LORD, the God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before you.
2 Let my prayer enter into your presence. Turn your ear to my cry.
3 For my soul is full of troubles. My life draws near to Sheol.
4 I am counted amongst those who go down into the pit. I am like a man who has no help,
5 set apart amongst the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom you remember no more. They are cut off from your hand.
6 You have laid me in the lowest pit, in the darkest depths.
7 Your wrath lies heavily on me. You have afflicted me with all your waves. Selah.
8 You have taken my friends from me. You have made me an abomination to them. I am confined, and I can’t escape.
9 My eyes are dim from grief. I have called on you daily, LORD. I have spread out my hands to you.
10 Do you show wonders to the dead? Do the departed spirits rise up and praise you? Selah.
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