Psalm 88

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.NHEB — Psalm 88:1

2 Let my prayer enter into your presence. Turn your ear to my cry.NHEB — Psalm 88:2

3 For my soul is full of troubles. My life draws near to Sheol.NHEB — Psalm 88:3

4 I am counted among those who go down into the pit. I am like a man who has no help,NHEB — Psalm 88:4

5 set apart among the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom you remember no more. They are cut off from your hand.NHEB — Psalm 88:5

6 You have laid me in the lowest pit, in the darkest depths.NHEB — Psalm 88:6

7 Your wrath lies heavily on me. You have afflicted me with all your waves. Selah.NHEB — Psalm 88:7

8 You have taken my friends from me. You have made me an abomination to them. I am confined, and I can't escape.NHEB — Psalm 88:8

9 My eyes are dim from grief. I have called on you daily, LORD. I have spread out my hands to you.NHEB — Psalm 88:9

10 Do you show wonders to the dead? Do the dead rise up and praise you? Selah.NHEB — Psalm 88:10

11 Is your loving kindness declared in the grave? Or your faithfulness in Destruction?NHEB — Psalm 88:11

12 Are your wonders made known in the dark? Or your righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?NHEB — Psalm 88:12

13 But to you, LORD, I have cried. In the morning, my prayer comes before you.NHEB — Psalm 88:13

14 LORD, why do you reject my soul? Why do you hide your face from me?NHEB — Psalm 88:14

15 I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up. While I suffer your terrors, I am distracted.NHEB — Psalm 88:15

16 Your fierce wrath has gone over me. Your terrors have cut me off.NHEB — Psalm 88:16

17 They came around me like water all day long. They completely engulfed me.NHEB — Psalm 88:17

18 You have put lover and friend far from me, and my friends into darkness.NHEB — Psalm 88:18