Keraia
Psalm 88

Psalm 88:14

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

Modern
Why, O LORD, do You reject me? Why do You hide Your face from me?
Traditional
Lord, why castest thou off my soul? why hidest thou thy face from me?
Literal
Why, O YHWH, do You reject my soul? You hide Your face from me.
Latin
Ut quid, Domine, repellis orationem meam; avertis faciem tuam a me?

Original

Hebrew
English
Why, O LORD, do You reject me? Why do You hide Your face from me?

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 Prayer: Answer To, Delayed