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Psalm 88

Psalm 88:13

I Cry Out before You · Psalm 88:1–18
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Translations

Modern
But to You, O LORD, I cry for help; in the morning my prayer comes before You.
Traditional
But unto thee have I cried, O Lord; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee.
Literal
And I, O YHWH, cry for help to You, and in the morning my prayer comes before You.
Latin
Et ego ad te, Domine, clamavi, et mane oratio mea præveniet te.

Original

Hebrew
English
But to You, O LORD, I cry for help; in the morning my prayer comes before You.

Notes

Psalms 88:13–17

In his third charge, the psalmist accuses the Lord of rejecting him. The force and apparent cruelty of the psalmist’s suffering overwhelm him.

Psalms 88:1–18

In this lament, the psalmist sees himself as cast out from God’s presence. At first, he calls on the Lord. When he finds no relief from his suffering, he presents three charges against God (Psalm 88:6–7, 8–12, 13–17).

Glossary

Heman Korahite, Korathite Mahalath Leannoth Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of Zerah

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Death: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Early Rising: Requisite For: Devotion Morning: The Jews: Devoted a Part of, to Prayer and Praise Prayer: Daily, in the Morning Prayer: Importunity In Rising: Early for Devotions