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

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 88. 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. Let my prayer enter into your presence. Turn your ear to my cry. For my soul is full of troubles. My life draws near to Sheol. I am counted amongst those who go down into the pit. I am like a man who has no help, 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. You have laid me in the lowest pit, in the darkest depths. Your wrath lies heavily on me. You have afflicted me with all your waves. Selah. You have taken my friends from me. You have made me an abomination to them. I am confined, and I can’t escape. My eyes are dim from grief. I have called on you daily, LORD. I have spread out my hands to you. Do you show wonders to the dead? Do the departed spirits rise up and praise you? Selah. Is your loving kindness declared in the grave? Or your faithfulness in Destruction? Are your wonders made known in the dark? Or your righteousness in the land of forgetfulness? But to you, LORD, I have cried. In the morning, my prayer comes before you. LORD, why do you reject my soul? Why do you hide your face from me? I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up. While I suffer your terrors, I am distracted. Your fierce wrath has gone over me. Your terrors have cut me off. They came around me like water all day long. They completely engulfed me. You have put lover and friend far from me, and my friends into darkness.

Worship Lyrics

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
Let my prayer enter into your presence
Turn your ear to my cry
For my soul is full of troubles
My life draws near to Sheol
I am counted amongst those who go down into the pit
I am like a man who has no help
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
You have laid me in the lowest pit, in the darkest depths
Your wrath lies heavily on me
You have afflicted me with all your waves
Selah
You have taken my friends from me
You have made me an abomination to them
I am confined, and I cant escape
My eyes are dim from grief
I have called on you daily, LORD
I have spread out my hands to you
Do you show wonders to the dead
Do the departed spirits rise up and praise you
Selah
Is your loving kindness declared in the grave
Or your faithfulness in Destruction
Are your wonders made known in the dark
Or your righteousness in the land of forgetfulness
But to you, LORD, I have cried
In the morning, my prayer comes before you
LORD, why do you reject my soul
Why do you hide your face from me
I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up
While I suffer your terrors, I am distracted
Your fierce wrath has gone over me
Your terrors have cut me off
They came around me like water all day long
They completely engulfed me
You have put lover and friend far from me, and my friends into darkness

About This Psalm

Psalm 88 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, righteousness

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 88 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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