Psalm 88:3

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

Modern
For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol.
Traditional
For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.
Literal
For my soul is filled with troubles, and my life has reached to Sheol.
Latin
Quia repleta est malis anima mea, et vita mea inferno appropinquavit.

Original

Hebrew
English
For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol.

Notes

The psalmist calls on the Lord for salvation.

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

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

Topics

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